Sketch map of Port Jeanne D'Arc area, Iles de Kerguluelen [cartographic material] / compiled and drawn by Geophysical Section, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics, 1950
- Bib ID:
- 4493275
- Format:
- Map
- Author:
- Australia. Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics. Geophysical Section
- Online Version:
- View this map in Map Search
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Scale:
- Scale [ca. 1:15,840] (E 69°49'/S 49°32')
- Printer:
- (Reproduced by Royal Australian Survey Corps)
- Description:
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- Canberra : Geophysical Section, Bureau of Mineral Resources, Geology and Geophysics, 1950
- 1 map ; 29 x 35 cm. on sheet 66 x 51 cm.
- Series:
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) map collection ; no. 5/1/8.
- Full contents:
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- Inset: Location of Magnetic Station. Scale not given.
- Ancillary locality diagrams: Magnetic Station, Iles de Kerguelen. Scale not given
- [Antarctica Region]. Scale not given.
- Biography/History:
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After the Second World War the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) regularly visited Kerguelen between 1947 and 1954 to take magnetic readings, and France was obliged to occupy the island to retain sovereignty.
- Notes:
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- Topographic map showing the Magnetic Station established on the shore of the harbour Port Jeanne d'Arc and next to the settlement of Port Jeanne d'Arc. Relief is shown by hachures and shading.
- "AHQ/MISC/0406"
- "Reliability: Sketch only"
- "Topographic detail sketched in around an enlargement of part of British Admiralty Chart No. 2398 with additions from uncontrolled ground photography by K.A. Summons, 1950"
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-233981945
- National Library's copy is stamped "Anatctic Mapping Branch, Map Library" and "S1/20".
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1950
- Other authors/contributors:
- Australia. Army. Royal Australian Survey Corps
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the SCAR special map collection.
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- Since 2000 [Created/Published Date + 50 Years]
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- Artistic
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1950
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