Thomas Scott Townsend

Thomas Scott Townsend
Born(1812-04-27)27 April 1812
Medmenham, Buckinghamshire, England
Died26 August 1869(1869-08-26) (aged 57)
Strand, London, England
OccupationSurveyor
Known forExtensive land surveying in early colonial New South Wales, Australia
Notable workSurvey designs of many NSW towns, including Albury, Cooma, Wagga Wagga, and Yass; also, the first detailed survey of the Australian Alps

Thomas Scott Townsend (27 April 1812 – 26 August 1869) was one of the most eminent land surveyors of Australia's early colonial period. Focused on the south-eastern region of the continent, Townsend was responsible for producing surveys of many areas, including the original set-out details for many towns in New South Wales, including Albury and Wagga Wagga.

He also produced the first detailed survey of the Australian Alps, and was the first European colonist to actually stand atop Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mountain. Australia's second highest mountain, Mount Townsend, was named after him.

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