4362-2 O'Donnell — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 4362-2 O'Donnell 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides precise, reliable mapping across a remote inland region characterised by open plains, low rises, ephemeral drainage corridors, rangeland vegetation and pastoral operations. As part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet offers the dependable geographic clarity required by emergency services, surveyors, environmental consultants, engineers, land managers and outback navigators.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation patterns, cultural features and access networks are presented using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring accuracy and readability for planning, assessment and field use.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the O'Donnell sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: plains, gentle rises, shallow depressions, low hills and spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, drainage lines, ephemeral channels, floodouts and minor water features
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, pastoral tracks, station routes and remote off-track links
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, yards, tanks, windmills, infrastructure points and named sites
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Vegetation & Land Cover: sparse scrub, open rangeland, grassland, scattered trees and stony areas
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols
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Optimised for wide-open terrain: ideal for navigation, planning and surveying in arid environments
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The O'Donnell 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — remote-area access planning, route evaluation, hazard identification
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Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland ecology, hydrological surveys, land-use assessment
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Surveyors & civil engineers — terrain modelling, corridor feasibility, project planning
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster planning, boundary checks, infrastructure review
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Recreational users — 4WD explorers, remote navigators, outback travellers
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Researchers & educators — arid-zone geomorphology, environmental science, field training
💧 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 remote, arid and rugged 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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Extremely durable — resists heat, dust, moisture and repeated field use
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
4362-2 O'Donnell |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
O'Donnell region — plains, low rises, drainage networks, rangeland & pastoral areas |
| 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, portable and economical
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for rugged, arid and remote environments
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, perfect for planning and repeated operational use
🎯 Summary
The 4362-2 O'Donnell — 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides essential mid-scale mapping across an expansive, arid landscape shaped by plains, low rises and ephemeral drainage systems. With detailed contours, hydrology features, vegetation mapping and durable print formats, it is a vital resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental specialists, pastoral operators and outback adventurers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.