Physical description

Map on white paper that has yellowed. Black print Handwriting is black but faded.
In wooden frame behind glass.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed Survyor's plan for Echuca Township, date 5th March 1855, from the Surveyor General Office. Melbourne March 5th 1855 Plan drawn by P Chauncey.
Hand written- This plan is now a Port for the South Australian Steamer Trade - when Hopwood settled here/ it was only a wild bush - he is now throwing a bridge/ at his own cost across this river 200yards wide. signed by Henry Hopwood.
Typed on backing paper: Plan of the township of ECHUCA dated March 1855, One month before the first land sales / Autographed by Henry Hopwood in Oct 1955.