Strahan S54 - Historical Chart Taranna this map portrays the government

this map portrays the government railway lines of the Main Line

making the area exposed to wind and cold conditions with snow falls likely to occur at any time of the year

including vegetation

however for a more current portrayal of the area covered the Lake Pedder 1:50 000 map

gives full coverage of the whole island

Strahan S54 - Historical Chart Taranna this map portrays the governmentYear: circa 1884 Print Size: 100cm x 66cm Frederick Ormiston Henry is seen as the father of modern Strahan. He established himself as a successful storekeeper for the region. His first premise was a tent which was quickly replaced by a timber shack. Ormiston later built an impressive federation house, recognised as one of the finest in Australia. The site for the house, being on the Esplanade adjacent to Bay Street is clearly depicted on this plan.