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Tasmap is the main government authority for the state of Tasmania in Australia for the mapping and management of land information systems for the state.

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It was previously known as the Lands and Surveys Department. [1] The branding of Tasmap commenced in 1972. [2] The current Tasmanian government department umbrella for the Tasmap operations is the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.

Map publishers have provided coverage of Tasmania over considerable time. [3] [4] [5]

The range of products from the authority include:

As well as a range of atlases and maps serving various purposes, it provides a series of national park maps. [6]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "LANDS AND SURVEYS". The Examiner (Tasmania) . Vol. LXIV, no. 159. Tasmania, Australia. 5 July 1904. p. 4 (DAILY.). Retrieved 10 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ Tasmania. Lands Department (1972), Tasmap, Lands Dept, retrieved 10 May 2024
  3. ↑ Tooley, R. V. (Ronald Vere) (1975), Printed maps of Tasmania, 1642-1900, Francis Edwards Ltd, ISBN   978-0-902476-07-3
  4. ↑ "New Maps Of Tasmania". The Mercury . Vol. CLXXIV, no. 26, 049. Tasmania, Australia. 21 June 1954. p. 4. Retrieved 10 May 2024– via National Library of Australia.
  5. ↑ Bank of New South Wales (1964), Pocket maps of Tasmania, The Bank, retrieved 10 May 2024
  6. ↑ TASMAP eShop – buy Tasmanian maps online – National Park and Day Walk Maps – Category Details
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