Xmas Gift Idea Texas Intracoastal Waterway Galveston Bay To West Bay Including Galveston Bay Entrance: U. S. Coast And Geodetic Survey 1957 Collection [DQatjAJX]

• Title: Texas Intracoastal Waterway Galveston Bay to West Bay Including Galveston Bay Entrance
• Author: U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
• Date: 1957
• Medium: Chromolithograph
• Condition: Very Good - fold lines, discoloration and age toning, contemporary stamp in lower margin from the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, contemporary stamp in upper and lower margins reading 'Treasure Island Sporting Goods'
• Inches: 36 5/8 x 24 5/8 [Paper]
• Centimeters: 93.03 x 62.55 [Paper]
• Product ID: 318085

Map of the Texas Intracoastal Waterway showing Galveston Island and Galveston Bay. Also includes Bolivar Peninsula, Pelican Island, West Bay, and Texas City. Map shows the railroad network of the region and lists information related to oil pipelines and wells, underwater cables, water depths, magnetic variation, tides and currents, and climate and terrain.

The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey was the first scientific agency of the United States Government, established on February 10, 1807, initially to map and chart the country's coastline. Originally known as the Survey of the Coast, it evolved over time to become a comprehensive scientific organization responsible for numerous critical tasks, including mapping, geodesy, oceanography, and producing nautical and aeronautical charts.

Throughout its history from 1807 to 1970, the agency played a pivotal role in scientific exploration, supporting military operations, and developing critical navigation technologies, ultimately becoming a cornerstone of modern American scientific advancement. In 1970, the agency was incorporated into the newly formed National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), continuing its legacy of scientific innovation and exploration.