Early exploration maps

Our collection of scanned early exploration maps - Australia is available for free.

Note: Some of these maps are large in size. You may prefer to save them to a location of your choosing.

• Early exploration map in black and white:
  • Geography of the World (Dunn 1774).
• Early exploration maps in colour:
  • Australia 1851 (Tallis).
  • La Terre Australle 1550 (Desceliers).
  • Mar di India 1650 (Jansson).
  • Terre Australis 1753 (Bellin).

Related links

• Read about researching historical maps and plans.
• Learn about Queensland parishes and historical land administration.
• Contact the Queensland State Archives for research information and to obtain copies of other historical maps and documents.