South Australia [cartographic material] : the port and town of Adelaide, on the eastern coast of St. Vincent's Gulf

Map showing the town and port of Adelaide showing Light's proposed park grounds around the town, the location of the present settlement, the sand hill at the harbour and the freshwater inland lakes. The map features Light's model for the emerging city, emphasising the availability of water, noting the surrounding vegetation, and his plan to connect the river flowing through the city to the harbour. The accompanying text are extracts from Light's writings, some dated Feby. 7th [1837], elaborating on his plans for Adelaide. Relief shown by hachures and soundings.

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