Aerial Photography and Aerial Survey in Hong Kong


Hong Kong Aerial Photograph of Ping Che, 1963


A decision was taken in 1962 to complete basic mapping of the New Territories by aerial survey (photogrammetric) means. The British firm of Huntings Surveys Ltd was granted a contract to provide 1:1,200 mapping of the New Territories and 1:600 of the urban area. Image Courtesy of Hong Kong Poloytechnic and University.


Hong Kong Air Survey


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