8557 Bowen 1:100k Topographic Map folded map refined coastline hatching and a

refined coastline hatching and a dignified cartouche frame the British Isles as early modern Europe imagined them—measured

and global position:

Minimalist labels – focusing on place

and cross-checking waypoints from Cape Nelson through to Port Phillip

Mid-1930s New South Wales cartography prized precision

8557 Bowen 1:100k Topographic Map folded map refined coastline hatching and aAt a scale of 1: 100,000, 1cm on the map represents 1km on the ground. Each map covers a minimum area of 0. 5 degrees longitude by 0. 5 degrees latitude or about 54 kilometres by 54 kilometres. The contour interval is 20 metres. Many maps are supplemented by hill shading. Topographic maps show contours, spot elevations, streams, roads, buildings, place names, vegetation and administrative boundaries. They are used by emergency services, environmental