1929-3 Leeuwin — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 1929-3 Leeuwin 1:50,000 topographic sheet delivers authoritative terrain mapping across the renowned Cape Leeuwin district — a coastal region marked by rugged shorelines, rolling elevations, headlands, hydrographic complexity, and mixed vegetation structure. Produced as part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet provides the clarity and precision relied upon for navigation, emergency response, environmental assessment, coastal management, and outdoor exploration.
At this field-efficient scale, the Leeuwin map shows contours, spot heights, hydrology, roads, tracks, vegetation, buildings, and administrative boundaries — offering a solid foundation for planning, development and recreation.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Leeuwin sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: coastal cliffs, rolling uplands, undulating terrain, dunes, and spot heights
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Hydrology: streams, inlets, minor drainage lines, coastal water interface, and wet-area indicators
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Transport & Access: regional roads, local connectors, light-use tracks, walking routes
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Cultural & Built Features: lighthouses, buildings, marine facilities, named places, and local landmarks
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Vegetation & Land Cover: coastal heathland, woodland patches, reserves, open areas
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Administrative & Mapping Detail: standard topographic symbology, boundaries and survey information
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Professional-grade presentation: consistent with national mapping standards for field use
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Leeuwin 1:50k sheet is invaluable for:
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Emergency services & SES — coastal search operations, bushfire response, access planning
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Environmental managers & marine authorities — coastal ecology, erosion studies, conservation planning
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Surveyors & engineers — terrain evaluation, site assessment, route design
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Land managers & rangers — reserve management, track maintenance, habitat monitoring
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Recreational users — hikers, coastal walkers, lighthouse visitors, photographers, navigation trainees
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Researchers & educators — coastal geomorphology, geography, field studies
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®
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Genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Fully waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for coastal weather, salt spray, and rugged fieldwork
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Write-on / wipe-clean surface for whiteboard markers
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Compatible with Mapworld map dots
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Durable and protected against moisture, dirt & tearing
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
1929-3 Leeuwin |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Cape Leeuwin region — coastal terrain, headlands, roads, hydrology & vegetation |
| Coordinates |
Geographical & UTM |
| Datum |
AGD66; later editions WGS84; elevations referenced to AHD |
| Projection |
Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) |
| Currency |
Maps published 1968–2006 |
| Sheet Size |
600 mm (width) × 710 mm (height) |
| Material Options |
Paper • Laminated • Tyvek® |
| Printed In |
Australia |
🛒 Ordering & Options
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Folded paper edition — compact & convenient
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — best for coastal and outdoor conditions
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, excellent for planning and training
🎯 Summary
The 1929-3 Leeuwin — 1:50,000 Topographic Map offers authoritative coastal and inland terrain mapping for one of Western Australia’s most iconic regions. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation, transport routes, and durable printing choices, it is an indispensable tool for emergency services, environmental professionals, surveyors, land managers, and outdoor explorers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.