Drake County dates to 8 March 1901, when the Governor in Council named and bounded it under the Land Act 1897. It is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, land-title divisions with no council function today. The gazetted centre, 20°52′S 147°46′E, sits within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°52′S 147°46′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
FAQ
Where is Drake County?
The gazetted centre sits at 20°52′S 147°46′E, within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area.
Which council covers Drake County’s gazetted centre?
Whitsunday Regional Council. Drake County has no council or government role of its own.
When was Drake County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Drake County still used today?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions, like Queensland’s other 321 cadastral counties.
What is a cadastral county in Queensland?
It is one of 322 historic land divisions proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 for surveying and describing Crown land. Counties subdivide into parishes and carry no council or government function today.