2550-4 Kallenia — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 2550-4 Kallenia 1:50,000 topographic sheet delivers reliable, mid-scale mapping across a remote inland region defined by stony plains, low rises, drainage corridors, sparse vegetation and extensive pastoral holdings. Produced as part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet provides the accurate geographic detail required for emergency operations, environmental assessment, engineering planning, pastoral management and off-road navigation.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation patterns, cultural features and access networks are presented using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring clarity for both planning and fieldwork.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Kallenia sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: subtle rises, low hills, plains, ridgelines and surveyed spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, drainage lines, ephemeral channels, floodouts and basin indicators
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, station tracks, service routes and remote trails
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, outstations, tanks, yards, windmills and named features
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Vegetation & Land Cover: open scrub, sparse woodland, grasslands, rangeland and bare ground
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols
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Operational clarity: ideal for navigation, terrain evaluation and field planning
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Kallenia 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — remote access planning, search operations, terrain evaluation
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Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland studies, ecological assessment, hydrology mapping
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Surveyors & civil engineers — site feasibility, terrain modelling, route planning
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster logistics, property planning, infrastructure review
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Explorers & recreational users — 4WD travellers, hikers, navigation trainees
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Researchers & educators — geomorphology, arid-zone studies, environmental science
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®
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Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®
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100% waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for arid, remote and rugged field conditions
✅ 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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Highly durable — resists dust, moisture and repeated handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
2550-4 Kallenia |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Kallenia region — stony plains, rises, drainage systems, rangeland & remote-access tracks |
| Coordinates |
Geographical & UTM |
| Datum |
AGD66; later editions WGS84; AHD elevations |
| 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 and cost-effective
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — best for hot, dry and rugged field environments
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, ideal for operational planning and repeated field use
🎯 Summary
The 2550-4 Kallenia — 1:50,000 Topographic Map offers dependable mid-scale terrain mapping across a remote landscape shaped by plains, rises and drainage corridors. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable field-print options, it is a crucial tool for emergency responders, environmental consultants, surveyors, pastoral operators and outback explorers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.