Division of National Mapping
National Mapping Office · National Mapping Section · Natmap
1947 – 24 July 1987
Commonwealth agency that produced Australia's national topographic maps, carried out geodetic surveys and aerial mapping, and acted as the technical arm of the National Mapping Council.
How it came into existence
Created in 1947 as the National Mapping Office (or Section) within the Property and Survey Branch of the Department of the Interior, under the Commonwealth Surveyor-General, to carry out the national mapping program agreed by the National Mapping Council. It later became the Division of National Mapping of the Department of National Development.
- National mapping
Formed within the Property and Survey Branch of the Department of the Interior, the Commonwealth survey service of the time.
Changes during its life
- 1956Moved to the Department of National Development, becoming its Division of National Mapping (date approximate).
- 19 December 1972Moved to the Department of Minerals and Energy.
- 22 December 1975Moved to the Department of National Resources.
- 20 December 1977Moved to the Department of National Development.
- 8 December 1979Moved to the Department of National Development and Energy.
- 11 March 1983Moved to the Department of Resources and Energy.
How it ended
Combined with the Australian Survey Office on 24 July 1987 to form the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group in the Department of Administrative Services.
Main functions
- National topographic mapping
- Geodetic survey and the Australian Geodetic Datum
- Aerial photography and photogrammetry
- Technical support for the National Mapping Council
- Reception and distribution of satellite remote sensing data
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Resources and Energy.
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Sources
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