NRS-7997 | Papers relating to emergency mapping for military authorities [Ministerial (Inspectors) Branch, Department of Lands]

These papers comprise those relating to the emergency mapping undertaken for military authorities during World War II. During the progression of the War the whole operation of the Surveyor General's map compiling functions were at the disposal of the army. These included inform, cadastral, trigonometrical and aerial mapping. The papers include correspondence relating to classifications to be used, instructions issued to district surveyors, cost statements and sketch maps. (3/7131.2). 1 bundle. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.