An Elegant Post-Federation Map of Sydney’s Iconic Foreshore Reserves

This beautifully detailed historical map of Sydney Harbour, produced by the Department of Lands in 1919, offers a rare and refined view of Sydney just after the First World War. It highlights the public reserves along the foreshore, areas designated for recreation, and the access routes that connect them—giving us a fascinating insight into early urban planning and public land use in New South Wales.

Compiled, drawn, and printed by the Department of Lands in Sydney, this map is both a practical reference and a decorative masterpiece, capturing the evolving shape of the harbour city during a transformative era in its development.

Historical Significance:

• Shows public access areas and recreational reserves along the shores of Sydney Harbour

• Illustrates the early 20th-century infrastructure of Sydney's inner districts

• Offers a snapshot of post-WWI Sydney, bridging colonial past and modern expansion

• Ideal for heritage displays, educational institutions, or collectors of Australian cartographic history

Finishing Options:

Optional Hanging Rails (Canvas Only):

Canvas versions can be ordered with natural timber hang rails attached at the top and bottom. The top rail includes a cord for easy hanging—just place a hook in the wall and it’s ready to display. Hang rails are finished in a clear lacquer to preserve the natural timber grain.

Please note: If you select the hang-railed option, allow up to 10 working days for our framer to complete the finishing process.

Product Details:

• Title: Sydney Harbour and Surrounding Districts

• Compiled & Published by: Department of Lands, Sydney

• Publication Year: 1919

• Printed in: Australia

Available Sizes:

Bring the foreshores of early 20th-century Sydney to life on your wall—a dignified cartographic reminder of the city’s public green spaces, carefully preserved for generations.