4166-1 Head Hill — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 4166-1 Head Hill 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides accurate, high-quality mapping across a rugged inland region defined by rolling uplands, dissected valleys, steep slopes, creek systems and remote pastoral access routes. Produced as part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet delivers the dependable geographic detail required for emergency response, environmental assessment, engineering planning, pastoral operations and challenging back-country navigation.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation structure, cultural features and access tracks follow Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring clarity and reliability in both planning and field environments.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Head Hill sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: steep slopes, rolling hills, ridgelines, dissected terrain and spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, tributaries, drainage lines, ephemeral channels and wet gullies
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Transport & Access: unsealed roads, pastoral tracks, ridge routes, 4WD trails and isolated connectors
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, tanks, yards, infrastructure points and named natural features
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Vegetation & Land Cover: mixed scrub, open woodland, grassland, rangeland and forested pockets
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols
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Optimised for varied terrain: suitable for navigation, hazard assessment and operational planning
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Head Hill 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — rugged-terrain response planning, bushfire operations, access analysis
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Environmental consultants & scientists — habitat mapping, catchment analysis, ecological assessment
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Surveyors & civil engineers — route feasibility, terrain modelling, site selection
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster planning, property review, infrastructure management
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Recreational users — hikers, 4WD travellers, off-track adventurers, navigation trainees
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Researchers & educators — geomorphology, hydrology, landscape studies
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®
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Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Completely waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for steep, remote and rugged terrain
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Write-on / wipe-clean for whiteboard markers
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Compatible with Mapworld map dots
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Extremely durable — resists moisture, dust and heavy field handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
4166-1 Head Hill |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Head Hill region — hills, ridgelines, valleys, drainage systems & pastoral access networks |
| 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 — lightweight, portable and economical
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — best for rugged, steep and remote field conditions
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, ideal for operational planning and repeated field use
🎯 Summary
The 4166-1 Head Hill — 1:50,000 Topographic Map delivers essential mid-scale mapping across a rugged inland district characterised by steep slopes, rolling uplands and complex drainage systems. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable print formats, it is a critical resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental professionals, pastoral operators and remote-area navigators.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.