Paterson is the third township in the Hunter Valley to be surveyed

Paterson is the third township in the Hunter Valley to be surveyed. The Paterson River, is part of the Hunter River catchment. It rises in Barrington Tops, and reaches the Hunter River near Morpeth. Colonel Paterson surveys the area beside the river. Timbercutters follow in his footsteps. Paterson River becomes known as the Cedar Arm. (University of Newcastle timeline)