2650-1 Stephen — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 2650-1 Stephen 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides clear, authoritative mapping across a remote inland region characterised by low rises, stony plains, braided drainage systems, sparse vegetation and extensive pastoral landscapes. Produced under Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet delivers the dependable geographic detail essential for emergency response, environmental assessment, engineering planning, land management and off-track navigation.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation structure, cultural features and access networks are shown using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring operational clarity for both planning and field use.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Stephen sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: low rises, gentle slopes, plains, shallow depressions and spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, drainage lines, ephemeral channels, floodouts and seasonal water features
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, pastoral tracks, station routes and remote trails
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, tanks, yards, infrastructure sites and named features
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Vegetation & Land Cover: sparse scrub, open grassland, scattered trees, rangeland and bare ground
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping standards
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Field-ready clarity: designed for navigation, terrain interpretation and on-ground operations
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Stephen 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — remote response planning, access evaluation, terrain analysis
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Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland studies, habitat mapping, hydrological assessment
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Surveyors & civil engineers — route feasibility, terrain modelling, site evaluation
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster planning, property review, infrastructure oversight
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Recreational users — 4WD adventurers, hikers, desert travellers, 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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Fully waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for harsh, remote and arid field conditions
✅ 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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Extremely durable — resists dust, moisture and repeated field handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
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Crisp, high-resolution print
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Excellent for office planning, documentation and archival use
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
2650-1 Stephen |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Stephen region — plains, low rises, drainage networks, rangeland & remote-access tracks |
| 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 and economical
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for dry, remote and challenging terrain
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, excellent for planning and repeated use
🎯 Summary
The 2650-1 Stephen — 1:50,000 Topographic Map delivers dependable mid-scale terrain mapping across an inland district shaped by plains, subtle rises and complex drainage lines. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable print formats, it is an essential resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental consultants, pastoral operators and remote-area explorers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.