WoodChart of Straits of Mackinac, Michigan

Locale

Long ago, before rail lines had made it out to Chicago, most immigrants reached the midwest and Great Plains by boat through this strait. It's narrow enou gh to freeze over in the winter so, unfortunately, this convenient mode of transportation wasn't a year-round affair for our ancestors. Today we're fortunate to have powerful icebreakers to clear our way and a beautiful bridge to connect Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas.

Points of Interest: Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, Blois Blanc Island, Round Island, Cheboygan, and Old Mill State Park.

About

Wood Charts are based on soundings and measurements from bathymetric and nautical charts. Each depth layer is laser-cut from sheets of Baltic birch and glued together "bread and butter" style to create the contours and shorelines of striking waterways. Select layers are hand-stained a rich blue-green color to discern water from land, and major byways are etched into the land. The whole work is framed in a custom, solid wood frame and protected with a sheet of durable, ultra-transparent acrylic.

Special Order

This product is not stocked at Captain's Seattle store, but may be special-ordered from the manufacturer or distributor.

Please allow up to two weeks for your special-ordered item to arrive. Captain's will contact you if your item is expected to take longer, or if your item is out of stock at the supplier.

Your credit card or payment account will not be charged until we receive confirmation that your item is on the way. At that time, your payment will be processed and you will receive a receipt and tracking number for your item.

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Returns for special-order items are accepted with receipt within 30 days of purchase, less a 25% restocking fee. Returns are processed through Captain's ecommerce system, using the original payment method.

Exchanges for other products or store credit are accepted within 30 days of purchase less a 10% restocking fee.