The County of Lytton is a cadastral entity in South Australia’s Far North, covering unincorporated pastoral land east of the Flinders Ranges. Governor Anthony Musgrave proclaimed it on 18 January 1877, naming it after Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, then Viceroy of India. It has never been divided into hundreds and has no formal towns.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | South Australia |
| Region | Far North |
| Proclaimed | 18 January 1877 |
| Named after | Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton |
| Area | 3,580 km² |
| Local government area today | Pastoral Unincorporated Area |
Towns and Localities Today
Lytton County has no proclaimed hundreds and no formally established towns; Wikipedia records no settlements within it. It remains open pastoral country administered as part of South Australia’s Pastoral Unincorporated Area.
Geography
The county forms a rectangular block of pastoral land in the Far North. Its western border takes in part of the eastern foothills of the Flinders Ranges, and its southern border sits about 19 kilometres north of Yunta.
History
Lytton County was proclaimed in 1877 during the far-north pastoral survey. It carries the name of Robert Bulwer-Lytton, Earl of Lytton, who was serving as Viceroy of India when Governor Anthony Musgrave proclaimed the county.
FAQ
Is Lytton County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Lytton County remain in South Australian land titles and property descriptions, but the county itself has no government or administrative function today.
Are there any towns in Lytton County?
No. It has never had a formally established town and has never been divided into hundreds.
Which council area covers Lytton County?
None. It sits entirely within South Australia’s Pastoral Unincorporated Area.