Great Lakes Nautical Chart

by Dale Kincaid

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Great Lakes Nautical Chart

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Dale Kincaid

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Digital Art

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A detailed map outlines the Great Lakes region, extending from the upper midwestern United States to southern Canada. Insets include depth charts and geographical data annotations. This Great Lakes Nautical Chart is from the NOAA's Office of Coast Survey Historical Map & Chart Collection dated 2023; Edition number: Last; Scale: 1:1500000; State: MN-WI-MI-IL-IN-OH-NY.

Four of the five Great Lakes are at different elevations, leading like a series of steps toward the Atlantic Ocean. The five individual lakes are connected to each other through channelways, forming one system. Water continually flows from the headwaters of the Lake Superior basin through the remainder of the system.

The St. Marys River is a 60-mile waterway flowing from Lake Superior down to Lake Huron, descending more than 20 feet in elevation. Lakes Michigan and Huron are connected by the deep Straits of Mackinac and are considered to be one lake hydraulically with lake levels rising and falling together. The St. Clair and Detroit rivers, and Lake St. Clair between them, form an 89-mile-long channel connecting Lake Huron with Lake Erie. The fall between Lake Huron and Lake Erie is only 8 feet. The 35-mile Niagara River links lakes Erie and Ontario, with the majority of the 325-foot difference in elevation occurring at Niagara Falls. The man-made Welland Canal also links the two lakes, providing a detour around Niagara Falls. From Ontario, water flows into the St. Lawrence River, which converges with the Ottawa River near Montreal to flow to the Atlantic Ocean.

These eye-catching maps are meticulously crafted from high-resolution nautical charts derived from the latest official NOAA chart files. These fascinating charts have undergone expert reformatting and enhancement to deliver unparalleled detail and sharpness as well as aesthetic appeal. While not intended for navigation, their captivating beauty makes them perfect for adorning home living spaces or adding sophistication to office and business walls. Enhance your decor with these exquisite maritime treasures!

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July 17th, 2024

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