What Is a Traditional Chart?

What separates our new “traditional” charts from our other print-on-demand charts? The paper and the colors.

Printed on water-resistant paper using a warm, classic color palette, our traditional charts contain the same up-to-date, NOAA-approved content as any other navigational chart, yet they appeal aesthetically to those mariners who prefer the look and feel of the lithographically printed charts that the federal government discontinued earlier this year.

How Can I Order a Traditional Chart?

• Use our map view search tool to find the chart you're looking for.
• Add the chart to your cart
• Select "Traditional" from the options
• Enjoy a more classic feeling—but fully updated—nautical chart.

A More Classic Look

Traditional charts feature warmer colors on cream-colored paper.