2551-4 Bubbawalyee — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 2551-4 Bubbawalyee 1:50,000 topographic sheet delivers clear, dependable mapping across a remote inland region characterised by low rises, broad plains, braided drainage corridors, sparse vegetation and pastoral land use. Part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet provides the authoritative geographic detail required for emergency response, environmental analysis, engineering planning, pastoral operations and off-track navigation.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation patterns, cultural features and access networks are presented using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring accuracy and readability for both planning and field operations.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Bubbawalyee sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: low rises, subtle ridgelines, open plains, shallow basins and spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, ephemeral channels, drainage lines, floodouts and seasonal watercourses
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, station tracks, service routes and remote-access trails
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, outstations, tanks, yards, windmills and named sites
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Vegetation & Land Cover: sparse scrub, open grassland, rangeland, scattered trees and bare ground
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols
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Optimised for field use: supports navigation, terrain interpretation and operational planning
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Bubbawalyee 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — remote access planning, search operations, hazard assessment
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Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland studies, habitat mapping, hydrology assessment
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Surveyors & civil engineers — route feasibility, terrain modelling, infrastructure evaluation
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster logistics, property planning, boundary review
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Recreational users — 4WD travellers, hikers, adventure navigators, training groups
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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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Fully waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for arid, remote and rugged field environments
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Write-on / wipe-clean with 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 |
2551-4 Bubbawalyee |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Bubbawalyee region — plains, subtle rises, drainage networks, rangeland & remote 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, lightweight and economical
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — best for dry, remote and challenging terrain
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, ideal for planning and operational reviews
🎯 Summary
The 2551-4 Bubbawalyee — 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides essential mid-scale terrain mapping across a remote inland district shaped by plains, subtle relief and drainage corridors. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and robust print formats, it is a vital resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental consultants, pastoral operators and remote-area explorers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.