Nautical map
Level 2 Category
Definition
A map that depicts the configuration of the shoreline and seafloor. It provides a.o. water depths, locations of dangers/aids to navigation, anchorages.
Example Image
NOAA Point Pedernales nautical chart. JPG file available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Point_Pedernales_nautical_chart_NOAA_18720.jpg. Public Domain
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the coastal and marine areas depicted, the key navigation features (such as depths, hazards, buoys, and channels), and any notable markings or symbols.
Example Alt Text
"Nautical chart of Point Arguello and Point Pedernales showing rocky coast, nearshore depth contours from 10 to 20 m dropping past 100 m offshore, rock hazards, offshore platforms with safety zones, light markers, and restricted areas labeled Zones 4 to 6 and a designated danger area."