History of mapping and surveying of land in Queensland

The history of Queensland's borders before proclamation as a state and with New South Wales, South Australia and Northern Territory.

History of the challenges faced by early surveyors in the field and the development of the surveying profession.

Queensland surveying history including the challenges of life in the field, survey tools and the growth of the profession.

Find out about achievements of historical people involved in land administration, mapping and surveying.

Queensland mapping history including the development of map products.

Queensland mapping history including the use of technical processes.