Maramie County is a cadastral county in Queensland’s far north, a land-title division with no local government role. Its gazetted centre, at 16°07′S 142°27′E, lies within the area Carpentaria Shire Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 16°07′S 142°27′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Name Origin
The name derives from Maramie Creek, now known as Clark Creek. Pastoralists Frances Lascelles Jardine (1841–1919) and Alexander William Jardine (1843–1920) named the creek on 12 November 1864 after the freshwater crayfish, called maramie, that they caught there during their overland expedition from Rockhampton to Cape York.
History
Maramie County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, decades after the Jardine brothers’ expedition first recorded the creek that gave it its name.
FAQ
Is Maramie County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Maramie remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Maramie County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Carpentaria Shire Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where does the name Maramie come from?
From Maramie Creek (now Clark Creek), named by the Jardine brothers in 1864 for the freshwater crayfish found there.