Béchervaise map / map prepared by J.M Béchervaise as a basis for depot laying and exploratory work prior to "Moonlight" Expedition, November 1955
- Bib ID:
- 6485786
- Format:
- Map
- Author:
- Béchervaise, John (John Mayston), 1910-1998, cartographer
- Scale:
- Scale not given (E 62°00'--E 68°00'/S 67°30'--S 71°30').
- Description:
-
- [1965]
- 1 manuscript map ; on sheet 94 x 53 cm
- Series:
- Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) map collection ; no. 7/3/5.
- Notes:
-
- Manuscript map showing region from Mawson Station to the Prince Charles Mountains, Antarctica. Also shows proposed routes and includes notes on expedition by explorer Robert Dovers. Relief shown by spot heights.
- Dyeline print.
- "This map shows all known information Oct 1955 based on observations route plotted by R. Dovers & analysis of "Highjump" aerial photographs up to Lat 72°S Long 68°E. Mountains of Prince Charles Range however are considered to extend at least to 73°S and 72°30'E. John Bechervaise".
- "From Byrd's "Operation Highjump" aerial photographs an arm of the sea (shelf-ice) is inferred in this region, reaching in parts to the Prince Charles Range".
- National Library of Australia's copy has handwritten annotations in pencil.
- National Library of Australia’s copy acquired by arrangement with Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR).
- Subject:
-
- Dovers, Robert, (Robert George) -- Discovery and exploration -- Maps
- Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions -- Maps
- Mawson Station (Antarctica) -- Discovery and exploration -- Maps
- Prince Charles Mountains (Antarctica) -- Discovery and exploration -- Maps
- Prince Charles Mountains (Antarctica) -- Maps
- Mac-Robertson Land (Antarctica) -- Discovery and exploration -- Maps
- Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica) -- Discovery and exploration -- Maps
- Time Coverage:
- 1954-1955
- Related Records:
-
This belongs to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) map collection.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2068 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Artistic
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1998
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1955
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