1945 Gila River, World Aeronautical Chart (Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott)
By: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey
Date: 1945 / 1947 (dated) Washington D. C.
Dimensions: 22 x 28 inches (56 x 71 cm)
A vintage, mid-century aeronautical chart for most of Arizona and parts of New Mexico, Nevada, and California. This 1940s pilot's map features the cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Flagstaff, and Prescott among others and includes part of the Colorado River and Grand Canyon, Lake Mead, Lake Havasu (before Havasu City, est. 1963) and the Gila River to which this map is titled after.
Aeronautical maps (also known as aviation charts or pilot maps), are specialized maps used by pilots for navigation during flight. They are comprised of many data layers that provide detailed information about airspace structure, navigational aids, airports, terrain features, obstructions, and other pertinent data crucial for safe flying. Over time, as populations have grown and technology has improved, these maps have become more complex. Older aviation maps such as this will likely appear very basic to any active pilot today.
The verso features several keys and indexes as well as a map of the world on the Mercator projection divided by numbers for all other maps issued by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Condition: Map is in B+ condition, issued folded now flat with some faint toning to some folds. Colors are vivid and margins are full on all sides.
Inventory #12721
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