Sketch showing relative positions of Stuart's marked tree and buried papers in flask [cartographic material] / compiled by C.H. Harris [C 87] • Archival map/chart

Sketch showing relative positions of Stuart's marked tree and buried papers in flask [cartographic material] / compiled by C.H. Harris

Sketch showing relative positions of Stuart's marked tree and buried papers in flask [cartographic material] / compiled by C.H. Harris

Shows approximate location, in longitude and latitude, of mangrove tree where John McDouall Stuart hoisted a flag and buried an airtight flask. Also marked tree further south. Shows natural features including position of Charles Creek. Compiled by C.H. Harris from Stuart's map and journal, PP 21/63, by direction of the Surveyor General, and approved by S. King and W.P. Auld.

Sketch showing relative positions of Stuart's marked tree and buried papers in flask [cartographic material] / compiled by C.H. Harris

Shows approximate location, in longitude and latitude, of mangrove tree where John McDouall Stuart hoisted a flag and buried an airtight flask. Also marked tree further south. Shows natural features including position of Charles Creek. Compiled by C.H. Harris from Stuart's map and journal, PP 21/63, by direction of the Surveyor General, and approved by S. King and W.P. Auld.