Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying

Museum collections, services and research resources
Includes Queensland historical maps, plans, photographs, documents, artefacts, research assistance and tours.
Historical maps and plans
Our historical Queensland maps and plans will assist with your research and planning.
Historical land administration
Learn about Queensland’s historical parishes, counties, freehold and Crown land administration.
History of mapping and surveying of land in Queensland
Establishing Queensland's borders and the history of Queensland mapping, surveying and land administration.
Artefact gallery
View the image gallery of historical artefacts of instruments, accessories and equipment.
Video gallery
View videos featuring aspects of the surveying and mapping history of Queensland.
Historical photographs
How to access this collection of historical Queensland photographs.
History of aerial photography and imagery in Queensland
Read about the state’s history of aerial photography and imagery, as well as the archive preservation project.