Landscape Heritage SA
The LHSA Test Map

The Landscape Map


LHSA is already working on its first mapping product, the LHSA Test Map aka The Landscape Map. It is a rich compilation of 10 Landscape Layers being built bottom-up from the Natural Landscape through the Cultural Landscape. Thus it is comprised of the following layers:

  1. Coastal Landscapes, Marine & Seascapes

  2. Terrestrial Landscapes

  3. National Parks, Nature Reserves, Conservancies, etc

  4. Ancient Landscapes & Protected Sites

  5. Agricultural, Indigenous & Vernacular Landscapes

  6. Historic Settlements, Towns and Cities

  7. Historic Parks, Gardens & Landscapes

  8. Public Parks & Gardens, Arboretums & Botanical Gardens

  9. Private Gardens & Estates

  10. Designed Landscapes & Infrastructure.

How to access and use The Landscape Map:

  • Click on the map below to view the map.

  • Zoom in on any area and explore.

  • Use the Legend to turn on/off various Map Layers.

  • Click on any colour-coded Map Point and read the text for it.

This map works with Google Maps. Once you've accessed it, you will be able to explore its details through your Saved places. Scroll down through Your Lists to the end and click Maps, then Landscape Heritage SA Test Map. While you're out and about exploring the country you will also be able to learn all about the incredibly rich world of the Landscape Heritage of Southern Africa.

PS We need knowledgeable contributors who can help us build up the various map layers working with any of the various landscape types in their geographical area or area of expertise. Please contact us if you wish to get involved in this rewarding project!

The ten Landscape Map Layers have been grouped together into three broad domains:

Natural Landscapes

The Natural Landscape comprises Mother Earth in all its natural beauty. There are three layers dealing with this:

  1. Coastal Landscapes, Marine & Seascapes

  2. Terrestrial Landscapes

  3. National Parks, Nature Reserves, Conservancies, etc.

Cultural Landscapes

The Cultural Landscape covers certain aspects of the wo/manmade world. The primary layers are:

  1. Ancient Landscapes & Protected Sites

  2. Agricultural, Indigenous & Vernacular Landscapes

  3. Historic Settlements, Towns & Cities

  4. Historic Parks, Gardens & Landscapes.

Designed Landscapes

The Designed & Developed Landscape comprises primarily:

  1. Public Parks & Gardens, Arboretums & Botanical Gardens

  2. Private Gardens & Estates

  3. Designed Landscapes & Infrastructure.
Map Layers & References

Read more about the Map Layers & References

Map Layer Details

Each Map Layer is a map in itself covering huge content. Please have a look at the Map Layers Page and learn more about the compilation and construction of the various maps. You can also find out more about the scholarly works and other references used to compile the map.
Map Layers  References