Chart of part of New South Wales, with plans of the harbours / respectfully dedicated to John Oxley, Esqr. Surveyor General of New South Wales, by his most obedt. servant, J. Cross

Dated 18th March, 1827, corrected to 1828.

Early issue of this important separately issued large scale map of New South Wales by Joseph Cross, dedicated to John Oxley, Surveyor General of New South Wales at the time. The map extends from Moreton Bay in the north to Port Phillip in the south. Shown are nine counties, roads and includes the most up to date information on the progress of exploration in the colony. There are inset maps of the principal ports.  

Insets, clockwise from top left;
General map of Australia.
Moreton Bay and Brisbane River, 1825
Port Stephens
Port Phillip and Western Port
Port Macquarie
Twofold Bay
[Broken Bay]
Botany Bay
Jervis Bay
Port Hunter
The harbour of Port Jackson 

References:
Ferguson, Bibliography of Australia, 1365, Perry & Prescott, A Guide to Maps of Australia…1830.07, Tooley 357

Collections:
National Library Australia:  Bib ID205956
State Library NSW: our edition corrected to 1828 is not in collection (Library has; 1827, 1829, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1839)