Use the NLA's Map Search to position historical maps over current map base layers, and view or add map features.

https://mapsearch.nla.gov.au

Map Search includes thousands of Australian topographic maps, tourist maps, cadastral or parish maps - showing property boundaries and administrative areas, planning maps, geological maps, and more! You can view these historical maps overlaid on three current map base layers. 

Create an account and log in to geolocate maps and add features, such as schools, mills, missions, property blocks, and cemeteries. 

Explore Map Search to see in fine detail how your local region has changed over the years, and share your family history finds.

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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