Published in March 1948 with the article "An Arnhem Land Adventure," this is the earliest National Geographic map of "The Land Down Under." This map captures Australia poised for massive immigration and the change that it brought following World War II. A wonderful companion to the Australia map of 1963.The 1948 Australia map features: Insets of the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, and the island of Tasmania Roads, railways, and break of gauge stations Cities, towns, and homesteads Aboriginal reserves Ocean reefs Mountains, rivers, lakes, and intermittent streams Geographical equivalentsCoverage Area: AustraliaPublished in March 1948 with the article "An Arnhem Land Adventure," this is the earliest National Geographic map of "The Land Down Under." This map captures Australia poised for massive immigration and the change that it brought following World War II.
