Map of Nullarbor Plains, South Australia and northern surrounds

Archive Collections / Dr Norman Barnett Tindale / Series AA338/15 / Map of Nullarbor Plains, South Australia and northern surrounds
Supplementary to: 'Visits to Ooldea, S. Aust. to study the Aborigines by Norman B. Tindale in 1934 and 1951. Adelaide. S. Australia.' (AA 338/1/13); 'Entomology and General Field Trips by N B Tindale. 1964-1965. Adelaide, S. Australia' (AA 338/1/43/3).

Untitled printed map of the Nullarbor Plains including Ooldea, Eucla, Yalata and Tarcoola showing vegetation, geography and water sources. Tindale recorded data from the 1934 Ooldea expedition, including 'tribal' names and boundaries, in india ink. A note reads: 'Native names in country south of Ooldea obt'd. by N.B.T. from natives at Ooldea soak Nov. 1934'. Tindale made additional notes in black pen after a visit to Wilson Bluff 'native mine' and a 'native dam' near Eucla in 1965 (see journal 338/1/43/3). Scale 5/8 inch = 5 miles.

This item contains references to: South Australia; Western Australia.

Tindale Tribes: Antakirinja; Jangkundjara; Kokata; Mirning; Ngalea; Pitjandjara; Wirangu.

CreatorDr Norman Barnett Tindale
ControlAA 338/15/22
Date Range1934  -  1965
Quantity   1   map, 91.0x141.0 cm
FormatsMaps
Series AA338/15