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Map of the City of Sydney, 1920

This map showing the main streets in the City of Sydney was prepared by the Department of Lands in 1920. Public and civic buildings are identified in red, parks in green, tramways with a blue line, railways in purple, and ferry routes with a dotted red line. Many of the points and islands are identified with dual names - English and Indigenous. Two items marked on the map (along with the date of publication) give an indication of why the map was produced. The anchorage of the "Renown" near Kirrabilli Point is identified, along with the "Prince's Landing Place" in Farm Cove. These refer to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) who visited Sydney as part of a Royal Tour of Australian states in 1920. The map was probably produced for visitors coming to the city for the royal parade and other special events which coincided with the Prince's visit.

(image: City of Sydney Archives, map collection)