Acquired From: Gowrie Galleries
Colouring: Uncoloured
Condition: Fair
Confirmed: 20/09/2024
Date Acquired: 14/8/2010
Dealers ID No.: M949 (STK 1993.01)
Description: This cadastral map was the first separately issued publication to show the spread of settlement in Sydney since colonisation in 1788. The information was based on a plan prepared for Governor Hunter in 1796 by the Deputy Surveyor-General, Charles Grimes and by Matthew Flinders' charts of the coastline around Port Jackson and Georges River.nThe map shows regions early geographic and settlement features, including Broken Bay, Port Jackson, Botany Bay, and Port Hacking, with detailed soundings and the courses of the Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Georges Rivers. The western regions explored at the time are also charted, including the Grose and Nepean Rivers.nThe map indicates landholdings along the Parramatta River, extending westward to Prospect Hill, the Hawkesbury River, and South Creek near Windsor. A table at the top lists the names of landholders in eleven of the colonys fifteen districts. Early infrastructure is also highlighted, such as the road from Sydney to Parramatta, Toongabbie, and the Hawkesbury Settlement (modern Windsor area), as well as the road to Botany Bay.nThe routes of exploratory expeditions are meticulously recorded. These include:n South-westward journeys to the Cow Pastures and Mount Hunter.n The westward path taken by George Basss party from Mount Hunter into the Blue Mountains.n The outward and return tracks of Bass and Matthew Flinders during their 1796 voyage in the Tom Thumb to explore the Canoe River (Lake Illawarras outlet).nOn 7 September 1795 Governor Hunter arrived in New South Wales on the Reliance to assume command of the settlement. Among those on board were Matthew Flinders, a masters mate, and George Bass, the ships surgeon. The two formed a close friendship that would lead to some of the most significant exploratory voyages in Australian history.nJust five weeks after their arrival, Flinders and Bass set out from Port Jackson in an eight-foot boat, the original Tom Thumb, to chart and explore the coast. On 26 October 1795, accompanied by William Martin, a young servant, they explored Botany Bay and ventured 20 miles up St. Georges River, beyond any prior surveys. This new knowledge inspired Governor Hunter to establish Bankstown.nIn March 1796, the trio embarked on another voyage in a larger Tom Thumb, charting the Illawarra coast and Port Hacking. They named several landmarks, including:n Tom Thumbs Lagoonn Hat Hill (now Mount Kembla)n Martins Island (now Five Islands)n Providential Cove (now Wattamolla)nDuring his excursions, George Bass explored the Cow Pastures, discovering the escaped cattle from the First Fleet. He identified fertile land near Prospect Hill and made an ambitious attempt to cross the Blue Mountains using scaling irons and ropes. However, after 14 days, his party was forced to retreat due to exhaustion, hunger, and lack of water.nIn August 1797, after reports of coal deposits south of Sydney by survivors of the wrecked ship Sydney Cove, Bass offered to investigate. Setting out in Governor Hunters whale-boat on 5 August 1797, he returned eight days later with coal specimens and a report confirming its abundance around Coalcliff, marking the beginning of coal exploitation in the region.nHand written notations are marked on the map.
First published: Separation publication. London, Aaron Arrowsmith, 1799
Image Size (cm): 71×55
Mapmaker: Grimes, Charles (1772-1858)
Price: A36,000 plus gst
Primary Category: Southern Continent
Purchase Reference: Inv. 4196
Rarity: R2 Very rare – one or two copies appear on the market
References: Perry, T. & Prescott, D. A guide to maps of Australia in books published 1780-1830. Canberra 1996 :: 1799.A01.nTooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 675
Sheet size (cm): 73.5×57.5
Technique: Copper Engraving
This state: 1799
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