In 1997 the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG), now Geoscience Australia, took steps to outsource the production of the Australian Government's topographic maps. This successful link with the spatial information industry has, over the years, led to a panel of providers who are working with us to provide 'fundamental' topographic maps and data of Australia.
We often receive requests for other types of maps and data. A list of the most commonly requested types and where they can be obtained is detailed below.
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Geoscience Australia also has Australian bathymetry and topography grid data. |
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Australia's external territories |
Geoscience Australia has a limited range of topographic maps covering Australia's external territories. |
Overseas maps |
Please contact your nearest Topographic Map Retailer, many of whom stock a range of overseas maps. The National Library of Australia maintains a cartographic links page with information on maps from around the world. Geoscience Australia has some maps of Australia's external territories. |
Soil types maps and data |
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National and overseas aircharts |
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Cadastral data and maps |
Public Sector Mapping Agency (PSMA) - Cadastral Lite Value Added Resellers. |
Australian electoral boundary maps |
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Hydrographic charts and information |
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Australian statistical maps and information |
In recent years Geoscience Australia and the Department of Defence have been working together with a shared goal of achieving greater coordination and cooperation in the collection and management of spatial information covering Australia.
Geoscience Australia manages the onshore topographic map production requirements for Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO). This arrangement strengthens the spatial information industry in Australia through extended contract opportunities for the private sector map producers on the Geoscience Australia Panel. This work is now being allocated to panel contractors.