QUEENSLAND MAPS
Queensland maps are comprehensively collected because they are an important component of Queensland memory.
What is in the collection?
Maps dating from the earliest European discoveries to the large modern series, both printed and digital. Types of maps include tourist, property boundaries, topographic, hydrographic, geological, aerial photo and satellite mapping.
The historic collection covers European exploration of the coastline by famous names like Cook and Flinders, plus the inland explorers like McKinlay, Landsborough and Burke and Wills.
Did you know?
- Most Queensland maps are received through legal deposit.
- The State Library of Queensland collects any map with significant Queensland content.
- We also collect relevant maps of the north east New South Wales area because of the close ties to Queensland.
How do I access items in this collection?
Access at the State Library of Queensland
- Find items in the collection via our One Search catalogue.
- Browse Levels 2, 3 and 4 or request items from onsite ‘Closed Access’ storage with your e-services card. If you order Closed Access items via the One Search catalogue ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance. See delivery times for more information.
- Use our e-collections computers on level 2 to search the library’s catalogue; to search our databases for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles and to view images and manuscripts from our collection. These e-collections computers do not need to be booked and have no time limits on their use.
- You can also access our electronic resources via the State Library’s free wireless service if you have a laptop. Check our Info Guide on how to access wireless for details.
Access offsite
- You can access selected offsite databases to search for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles. You will be prompted to login with your e-services card or QPL account.
- Some State Library items are available for loan to other libraries. Contact your local library for information about interlibrary loan and copy services.
Search our collections:
Related links
- The Map Collection digital story
- More about the Map collection
- More about historical maps
- Info Guide
- Becoming Queensland: Mapping Queensland
Last updated: 17th May 2012
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