Historical topographic map series—Queensland

Brief description

Collection of digitised topographic maps over Queensland at various scales 1886–2012, which show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. The quality of scans varies. A number of the map series include key maps.

**Note:** Each CSV in this series includes basic metadata about each map in the series and a URL to access a high resolution scan of each map.

Full description

HistoricalPrintedMapExtents - Topographic maps - Shows the extents of printed maps in many mapping series by Queensland Government agencies. Attributes include a link to the file containing the scanned image of the map: \r\nContour standard maps (ID: 700)\r\nContour early detailed maps (ID: 600)\r\n
Topographic key maps—Queensland - A list of 3 key maps for a range of topographic map series at various scales. Published in colour, they show the location of topographic maps within specific series. This file contains links to both the key map and a preview of the key map.
6 chain series 1909–1910—Gympie - A list of 18 topographic maps at a scale of 6 chains to an inch (1:4752) covering Gympie and its surrounding areas. Published in colour, they show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, mining, and cultural. There is a key map and legend on each map sheet. A complete set is available. Contour intervals are 10 feet (3.048 metres). This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
100000 series 1982–1985—south east Queensland - A list of 2 topographic maps covering parts of south east Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in colour, the sheet format is 30'00" of latitude by 31'00" of longitude for one sheet and 34' 00" for second sheet. Contour intervals are 20 metres. This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
20 chain series 1886–1889—Brisbane - A list of 2 topographic maps at a scale of 20 chains to an inch (1:15840) covering the mouth of the Brisbane river. Published in colour, they show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
10000 9442 series 1976–1979—Ipswich - A list of 60 topographic maps covering 1:100000 9442 Ipswich area. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in colour, the sheet format is 3' 00" of latitude by 5' 00" of longitude. A complete set is available. Contour intervals are 5 metres. This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
25000 imperial series 1970–1975—Queensland - A list of 24 topographic maps covering parts of Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in colour, the sheet format is 7' 30" of latitude by 15' 00" of longitude. Contour intervals are 25 feet (97.62 metres). This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
25000 series 1982–1990—Queensland - A list of 36 topographic maps covering parts of Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in black and white, the sheet format is 7' 30" of latitude by 7' 30" of longitude. Contour intervals are 5 metres with selected 2.5 metre auxiliary contours.
25000 series 1965-2012—Queensland - A list of 708 topographic maps covering parts of Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in colour, the sheet format is 7' 30" of latitude by 7' 30" of longitude for the majority of sheets. Contour intervals for the majority of sheets are 5 metres with selected 2.5 metre auxiliary contours.
25000 image series 1993–2003—Queensland - A list of 362 topographic maps covering parts of Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural overlaying an ortho-rectified colour image. Published in colour, the sheet format is 7' 30" of latitude by 7' 30" of longitude. Contour intervals are 5 metres with selected 2.5 metre auxiliary contours. This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
31680 series 1962–1969—Queensland - A list of 21 topographic maps covering parts of Queensland. They show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Published in colour, the sheet format is 7' 30" of latitude by 15' 00" of longitude. There is a key map for this series. Contour intervals are 25 feet (97.62 metres).
50000 series 2011—Bundaberg - A topographic map covering the Lake Monduran area near Bundaberg. Published in colour, it shows graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Contour intervals are 10 metres with selected 5 metre auxiliary contours. This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
1 mile military series 1925–1964—Queensland - A list of 205 topographic maps at a scale of 1 mile to an inch (1:63360) covering parts of Queensland. Published in colour and black and white, they show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Contour intervals where included, are 50 feet (15.24 metres). This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.
2 mile military series 1932—south east Queensland - A topographic map at a scale of 2 miles to an inch 1:126720 covering parts of south east Queensland. Published in colour, they show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Contour intervals are 50 feet (15.24 metres).
4 mile military series 1942–1964—Queensland - A list of 122 topographic maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440) covering parts of Queensland. Published in colour and black and white, they show graphic representations of features including relief, hydrography, vegetation, and cultural. Contour intervals where included, are 250 feet (76.2 metres). This file contains links to both the map and a preview of the map.