Map Viewer
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Many maps found on Trove can be previewer or viewed entirely online. Use the Map Viewer to navigate digitised maps held in Troves collection.
To see the map in the Trove Viewer simply select 'View' in the Trove record, then follow the National Library of Australia link to open the map in the Viewer.
Viewer Controls
The Trove viewer controls allow you to zoom, rotate and navigate your search result.
Located in the left and right-hand sides of the viewer, the controls include –
Reset Zoom: Reset the zoom level to the original size
Zoom in
or out : Zoom in and out of the mapRotate map right
or left : Rotate the map 90 degreesContrast up or down
: Move the slider right or left to increase or decrease contrastInteractive Map Index: Use the interactive map index to select a particular sheet to view from a map series (Note: Only available for some map series)
Move within Map Index
: If the map is part of a series with an interactive index, you can use the directional arrows to move to the adjacent map in each direction (Note: Only available for some map series)Maximise viewer size: View the map in full screen mode. Select again to return to viewer mode
Panning (moving the map around the screen)
- Click and hold anywhere on the map to drag it around
- Double-click on the map to centre on that point and zoom in
- Use the navigator in the bottom right corner of the viewer by dragging the yellow box around on the map
Sidebar Tools
Use the sidebar tools to find out more information on your Trove search result in addition to various options and functions for accessing it. The sidebar is located on the left-hand side of the page.
Details
Get information about the item you are viewing. You can find information such as title, creator and the location of the physical copy at the National Library of Australia.
Copyright
View the copyright status of the item, including an explanation of this status. Many items in the Trove Digital Library collection are still in copyright. This information is a guide only; the item you are viewing may be subject to additional agreements relating to use and reproduction. More specific information regarding copyright can be found on Trove’s Copyright and Re-use page.
Cite
View citations in a number of standard styles. You can copy and paste the citation that best suits your needs. Note: Citations are automatically generated and may require some modification.
Learn more about citing sources found on Trove
Download
Download digital copies in available formats. Check copyright status.
Buy
Order a copy of the map. You can order standard or higher resolution images. All copy orders are referred to the National Library’s Copies Direct service. If an item is in copyright you may require permission from the copyright holder to obtain a copy.
Learn more about getting copies
Toggle Layout
Display or hide the sidebar information pane.
Browse maps
The navigation options for collections of maps are located above the viewing pane just below the breadcrumb trail.
Previous and Next : Browse between maps in the same collection
Up a Level
and Down a Level : Navigate between parent and child records in a collection