Plan of the town of Singapore

infoJackson, Lieutenant Philip; 1828

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About This Map

Known as the ‘Jackson Plan’, this is the earliest known plan of the city of Singapore, created by Lieutenant Philip Jackson in 1822. It was based on how Sir Stamford Raffles wanted Singapore to be developed, rather than the actual layout of the time.

Details
Date
1828
Map Maker
Jackson, Lieutenant Philip
Printer/Publisher
Henry Colburn
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Scale

Features

Kampong/Village

Cemetery/Columbarium

Hospital

Mosque

Church

Public Space

Court of Law

Residential Area

Market

Office

Warehouse

Shopping Area

Fishing

Pier

River

Road

Bridge

Civic/Metropolitan Border

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Plan of the town of Singapore [cartographic material] / by Lieut. Jackson ; J. & C. Walker, sculpt.
Barcode
B18153029G
Personal Author
Jackson, Lieutenant
Extent
1 scans.
Description
This is a topographical map of Singapore drawn in the 19th century. It shows the southern part of Singapore including the Singapura River (Singapore River).
Imprint
London : Henry Colburn, 1828.
Date Published
1828
BRN
12505773

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