Historical cadastral map series—Queensland

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Collection of digitised maps over Queensland at various scales 1841–2005, including cadastral maps which show property boundaries, property descriptions and land tenure, and some other related miscellaneous maps. Some are annotated and quality of scans varies. The majority of map series include key maps.

Please note: Detailed instructions on how to access each of the scanned maps can be found on the following page http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/museum-of-lands/maps-plans/cadastral/

Data and Resources

Historical printed map extents WMS
This Web Service can be connected to in GIS software only. Copy this link and...
Cadastral key maps—Queensland API CSV
A list of 17 key maps for a range of cadastral map series at various scales.....
Dataset column explanation TXT
Explanation of the column headings used in this series of datasets. It is...
6 chain McKellar series 1895—Brisbane API CSV
A list of 13 cadastral maps at a scale of 6 chains to an inch (1:4752)...
8 chain series 1904–1917—Brisbane API CSV
A list of 13 cadastral maps at a scale of 8 chains to an inch (1:6336)...
20 chain series 1928–1974—Queensland API CSV
A list of 145 cadastral maps at a scale of 20 chains to an inch (1:15840)...
40 chain AG2 series 1887–1932—Moreton district API CSV
A list of 97 cadastral maps at a scale of 40 chains to an inch (1:31680)...
40 chain parish series 1900-1984—Queensland API CSV
A list of 1342 cadastral maps at a scale of 40 chains to an inch (1:31680)...
40 chain series 1943–1971—Queensland API CSV
A list of 19 cadastral maps at a scale of 40 chains to an inch (1:31680)...
2 mile NG1 series 1886–1938— Cook district API CSV
A list of 18 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile BG1 series 1888–1923—Darling Downs district API CSV
A list of 4 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile JG1 series 1880–1922—Kennedy district API CSV
A list of 22 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile AG1 series 1870–1943—Moreton district API CSV
A list of 53 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile DG2 series 1871–1902—Wide Bay district API CSV
A list of 24 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile county series 1902–1934—Queensland API CSV
A list of 76 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series 1929–1972—Queensland API CSV
A list of 353 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series showing admin boundaries 1941–1958—Queensland API CSV
A list of 133 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series showing LAD boundaries 1955–1972—Queensland API CSV
A list of 52 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series showing main roads 1941-1953—Queensland API CSV
A list of 106 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series showing soil 1928-1943—Queensland API CSV
A list of 28 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
2 mile series showing survey control 1932-1969—Queensland API CSV
A list of 156 cadastral maps at a scale of 2 miles to an inch (1:126720)...
4 mile first series 1899–1942—Queensland API CSV
A list of 74 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series 1931–1973—Queensland API CSV
A list of 277 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing admin boundaries 1942–1956—Queensland API CSV
A list of 92 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing LAD boundaries 1961–1973—Queensland API CSV
A list of 37 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing main roads 1942-1953—Queensland API CSV
A list of 109 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing soil 1930-1952—Queensland API CSV
A list of 99 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing survey control 1934-1946—Queensland API CSV
A list of 88 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile second series showing tenure 1965-1970—Queensland API CSV
A list of 8 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile third series 1965–1975—Queensland API CSV
A list of 63 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile third series showing LAD boundaries 1965–1974—Queensland API CSV
A list of 31 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile third series showing survey control 1965-1972—Queensland API CSV
A list of 23 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
4 mile third series showing tenure 1965-1969—Queensland API CSV
A list of 11 cadastral maps at a scale of 4 miles to an inch (1:253440)...
12 mile surveyed run series 1872—SE Queensland API CSV
A list of 4 cadastral maps at a scale of 12 miles to an inch (1:760320)...
12 mile original pastoral run series 1881–1910—Queensland API CSV
A list of 33 cadastral maps at a scale of 12 miles to an inch (1:760320)...
12 mile consolidated pastoral run series 1874–1899—Queensland API CSV
A list of 21 cadastral maps at a scale of 12 miles to an inch (1:760320)...
12 mile tenure map series 1920–1922—Queensland API CSV
A list of 7 cadastral maps at a scale of 12 miles to an inch (1:760320)...
16 mile series 1882–1968—Queensland API CSV
A list of 28 cadastral maps at a scale of 16 miles to an inch (1:1013760)...
Various scales—environs series 1878–1981—Queensland API CSV
A list of 20 cadastral maps at various scales covering a number of the...
Various scales—miscellaneous maps 1823–1993—Brisbane API CSV
A list of 66 maps at various scales covering parts of Brisbane. A variety of...
Various scales—miscellaneous maps 1858–1999 API CSV
A list of 63 maps at various scales covering parts of Queensland. A variety...
Various scales—maps 1841–1974—Moreton district API CSV
A list of 27 maps at various scales covering the Moreton district. A variety...
Various scales—Govt land sales maps 1890–1987—Queensland API CSV
A list of 84 maps at various scales covering parts of Queensland. They show...
Various scales—land sales maps 1884–1933—Queensland API CSV
A list of 36 maps at various scales covering parts of Queensland. They show...
Various scales—miscellaneous maps 1859–2014—Queensland API CSV
A list of 78 maps at various scales covering Queensland. A variety of types...
Various scales—state map Q series 1947–2009—Queensland API CSV
A list of 67 maps at various scales covering Queensland. Published in both...
Various scales—state map S series 1983–2007—Queensland API CSV
A list of 4 maps at various scales covering Queensland. Published in colour,...
Various scales—town series 1865–1990—Queensland API CSV
A list of 980 cadastral maps at various scales covering a number of towns in...
Various scales—land sales Brigalow maps 1963–1975—Rockhampton API CSV
A list of 17 cadastral maps at various scales covering the Rockhampton area...
1:2500 series 1973–1993—Queensland API CSV
A list of 1043 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show...
1:3000 series 1988—Queensland API CSV
A list of 75 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:10000 series 1974–1992—Queensland API CSV
A list of 377 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:5000 series 1985–1992—Queensland API CSV
A list of 80 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:25000 series 1972–1991—Queensland API CSV
A list of 555 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:50000 series 1972–1990—Queensland API CSV
A list of 68 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:100000 series 1971–1985—Queensland API CSV
A list of 312 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:100000 series showing admin boundaries 1971–1976—Queensland API CSV
A list of 287 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:100000 series showing LAD boundaries 1971–1974—Queensland API CSV
A list of 47 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...
1:250000 series 1977–1984—Queensland API CSV
A list of 69 cadastral maps covering parts of Queensland. They show property...

Additional Info

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Data last updated	22 April 2026
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Version	1.0
Security Classification	PUBLIC
Used in data driven application	NO
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