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The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary (where salt and fresh water mix) in the United States (and 3rd largest in the world!) with 150 rivers flowing into its’ drainage system; covering parts of six states (MD, VA, DE, PA, NY and WV).
The word Chesepiooc is an Algonquian word referring to a village “at a big river” and collectively, the Powatan tribes were the dominant group long before any Europeans arrived in the area.
Stretching more than 200 miles from the Susquehanna River in the north to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean in the south, the Chesapeake Bay watershed is “home” for more than 18 million people and is an integral part of the ecological and economic well-being of the region. The Bay is home to more than 3,600 species of animals and plants and provides important habitat for the wildlife as well as providing an abundancy of recreational opportunities.
In addition to its famous Blue Crabs and sailing culture, the Bay is also renowned for dozens of shipwrecks and its’ role in The Civil War where the first ironclads battled near Hampton Roads, VA.
The Chesapeake Bay Map is 18" wide by 24" tall.
All Xplorer Maps lithographic maps are printed on heavy-duty, 80 lb. cover stock using only soy-based inks and 50% post-consumer product. The medium for Giclee prints is 100% cotton, MUSEO MAX, heavy rag with absolutely no optical brighteners. These giclee prints represent the finest original artwork reproduction in the industry and will appreciate in value approximately 5% annually for a true investment in art.
Every print is shipped in our unique and distinct “illustrated tube” that is safe and convenient for shipping, and travel as they fit in all standard carry-on-luggage.
A lot of map art is simply stock or "open source" imagery with a logo or small piece of unique art overlayed so that it can then be marketed as "original art". Xplorer Maps is different. Every single line, letter and image has been intricately rendered entirely by hand. Each is unique and original to every new map we create. These maps are truly one of a kind!
The medium used by world-renowned illustrator Chris Robitaille for these hand-drawn maps is pen & ink with multiple layers of watercolor washes. Depending on the depth of detail in the map being rendered, the actual art process takes anywhere from 5-8 weeks.
The end result is an entirely unique and original piece of art that has been fully vetted for "educational merit, historical and geographic accuracy and cultural relevance.
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