A very early map of Sydney Cove, Port Jackson in 1788. This map shows the earliest British settlement on mainland Australia.

The various locations and buildings that are notated are (note the older spelling of Governor) :
1     A small House building for the Governour.
2     A Farm : 9 Acres in Corn.
3     Lieutenant Governour's House.
4     The principal Street marked out.
5     Ground intended for the Governour's House, Main Guard, & Criminal Court.
6     Ground intended for buildings hereafter.
7     Ground intended for the Church.
8  8  Ground intended for Storehouses.
9    The Hospital.
10  The Observatory : Longitude 151°.9'.30" E. Latitude 33°.52'.30" S. 

NB: Temporary Buildings & Huts, are t. t. & c. permanent Buildings proposed, or
now erecting, are p.p. & c.   B.B.B.B. Temporary Barracks.  

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