Cowper County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cowper New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Lands administrative divisions around Cowper: Gunderbooka Gunderbooka Clyde Gunderbooka Cowper Clyde Yanda Robinson Canbelego

A map of Cowper County (NSW) in 1886. From John Sands Atlas of Australia.

Cowper County, New South Wales is a special way Australia divides up land. It is one of 141 "cadastral divisions" in New South Wales. Think of it like an old-fashioned map area used for keeping track of land ownership.

This county is named after a very important person, Sir Charles Cowper (1807-1875). He was a politician who served as the Premier of New South Wales many times.

You can find Cowper County in the southeast part of Bourke. Two big rivers help mark its edges. The Darling River forms the boundary to the northwest. The Bogan River is on the northeast side.

The Darling River is the boundary between Cowper and Gunderbooka.

Understanding Land Divisions in Cowper County

What are Parishes?

Inside each county, there are smaller areas called parishes. These are also land divisions, but they are much smaller than counties. They help local governments manage land.

Each parish has a specific location. It also belongs to a larger area called a Local Government Area (LGA). LGAs are like local councils that look after towns and communities.

Exploring Parishes in Cowper County

Cowper County has many parishes within its borders. Some examples include Annandale, Banga, and Barton. These parishes are spread across different LGAs. These include Cobar Shire, Bourke Shire, Bogan Shire, and Brewarrina Shire.

Each parish has its own unique coordinates. These coordinates help people find the exact center of each area on a map. For example, the Annandale Parish is located in the Cobar Shire.