CASTRAL / TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: NORTHAM TO SOUTH TOODYAY

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Printed by A.H.Q. Cartographic Company, Melbourne

1923

Subcollections

Overview

Mixed cadastral/topographic map of Northam and South Toodyay.

Reproduction created by the Australian Section of the Imperial General Staff and is dated to 1942, showing topography, vegetation types, waterways in addition to lots and property boundaries, as well as roads, railway lines, tracks and some farm buildings.
Scale 1 inch to 1 mile.

Printed on paper with coloured inks and shows yellowing from age, as well as minor tears along
the margins and creases at the corners. The map is slightly creased as it has been previously stored in a folded state however the map is considered to be in good condition.

Historical information

This is one of a collection of cadastral five maps of the Avon region accessioned into the museum collection in 2012 (under accession numbers 2012.42 - 2012.46 inclusive). It is unknown how these five maps came to be located in the Museum Workshops however it is assumed they were once used by the Shire’s Planning Department and then donated.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2012.46

Item type

Maps

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict

Material

Paper

Width

620 mm

Height or length

850 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Prepared by Australian Section of Imperial General Staff
With stamp "Authorised for Sale by the Department of the Army. Price 2/-" [2 shillings]

Contextual Information

Prepared by Australian Section Imperial General Staff.
The framework of this map depended upon the Main Geodetic Triangulation of W.A. supplemented by topographical triangulation carried out by the Australian Survey Corps.

Keywords

Map

Place made

Australia

Year

1923

Statement of significance

The value of the items considered for accession lies in their research value as dated maps of land boundaries, farm buildings, tracks and rail lines for areas of the Avon region from 1942-1958. While these items are only of local significance, they are considered especially valuable in providing information for historical researchers in surrounding areas as well as Toodyay.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance