1971 William Johnson Jr. Hand-Colored Pictorial Map of Andros Island, Bahamas
Andros Island.
Largest island in the Bahamas.
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Largest island in the Bahamas.
This is a 1971 William Johnson Jr. hand-colored limited-edition map of Andros Island, Bahamas. Johnson Jr.'s color work displays virtuosic talent, making this piece exceptional.A Closer Look
Andros Island dominated, with Nassau just beyond the map's scope to the east. Creeks, bights, cays, points, and other coastal features are identified. Nicholls Town is labeled. Anchors mark the few safe harbors, and small crosses emphasize the reefs lining nearly the entire east side of the island. Red circles with white dots mark lights. A beautiful illustration of a frigate bird occupies part of the right side, just above an illustration of a sperm whale attacking a giant squid. A large illustration of a sponge schooner adorns the lower left.Andros Island
Andros Island is the largest island in the Bahamas, though it is technically an archipelago fragmented by many bays, inlets, lakes, cays, and channels. Andros is known for eco-tourism, and the Andros Barrier Reef is the third-largest in the world.Publication History and Census
This map was created and published by William Johnson Jr. in 1971, and it is no.3 of a 'limited handcoloured edition'. An earlier edition, published c. 1965, was also published. This is the only known cataloged example of the present map.Cartographer
William 'Bill' Royster Johnson Jr. (September 29, 1931 - Present) is an artist who lives in the Bahamas. Known as Captain Johnson, he spent most of his life exploring the Bahamas in his Abaco ketch Island Girl. Johnson created works that capture Bahamian life as well as maps of the islands. Further Details...
Condition
Very good. Hand color. Tape and tape residue in margins not effecting printed image.