Historical information

The Department of Crown Lands and Survey (1857-1983) was responsible for the administration of survey and mapping and the sale, occupation and management of crown land throughout its existence. This aerial photograph shows parts of Brighton and Hampton and was taken on 1 December 1976.

Physical description

Black and white photograph. An aerial photograph showing parts of the suburbs of Brighton and Hampton. The land with streets lined with houses is on the left, the coastline runs down diagonally down the centre and the Bay is on the right. The top right edge of the coast begins at Green Point and ends at Middle Brighton Baths and part of the Brighton Yacht club at the bottom. The main roads shown include South Road at the top, The Esplanade on the right, Hampton Street on the left, and the Park Street at the bottom. The photograph has a white border with text in a black margin at the bottom.