QTopo 9442 — Ipswich
1:100,000 Topographic Map
A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Ipswich region—one of South East Queensland’s major urban and industrial centres, surrounded by diverse landscapes including river plains, bushland reserves, forested hills, mining districts, and fast-growing residential corridors. The Ipswich district forms a critical hub for transport, manufacturing, defence, and community development, making accurate spatial information essential for planning and operations.
The QTopo 9442 (Ipswich) sheet delivers comprehensive regional mapping ideal for environmental assessment, emergency management, infrastructure development, land surveying, education, and outdoor exploration. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it provides precise terrain modelling, hydrological networks, access routes, land-tenure boundaries, and vegetation structure across both natural and built environments.
Whether you're coordinating flood response, planning new developments, studying catchments, or navigating regional parks and forests, this map provides dependable geographic clarity.
🗺️ Map Content and Features
At 1:100,000 scale — where 1 cm = 1 km — the map includes:
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Contour lines depicting undulating plains, elevated ridges, forested hills, and major drainage basins
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Hydrology features: Bremer River, Brisbane River sections, Bundamba Creek, Purga Creek, dams, wetlands, and drainage systems
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Roads & access routes: Cunningham Highway, Warrego Highway, Centenary Motorway, regional roads, rural connectors, and forest access tracks
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Infrastructure: Ipswich City, RAAF Base Amberley, industrial zones, railway lines, utilities, urban areas, and rural settlements
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Vegetation mapping: state forests, conservation parks, urban green spaces, grazing land, wetland vegetation, riparian corridors
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Land tenure boundaries: protected areas, state forests, freehold land, industrial parcels, defence land, and expanding residential zones
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Named features: Flinders Peak, White Rock–Spring Mountain corridor, Ipswich city centre, Bremer Valley, surrounding ranges and catchments
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Points of interest: ideal for planners, surveyors, ecologists, emergency responders, and recreational users
All data originates from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial systems.
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Ipswich 9442 Topographic Map is essential for:
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Urban planners & engineers – zoning, infrastructure design, development planning
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Emergency services & SES – flood mapping, bushfire planning, evacuation routing
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Environmental scientists – habitat surveys, catchment studies, ecological assessments
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Surveyors & land managers – terrain reference, boundary identification, project evaluation
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Defence personnel & contractors – RAAF Amberley spatial awareness and surrounding terrain referencing
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Bushwalkers & outdoor users – exploring surrounding reserves, ridgelines, and forested landscapes
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Educators & students – land-use change, hydrology, environmental geography
A reliable reference for professional, environmental, and recreational applications.
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
Choose the finish best suited to mixed urban, industrial, and natural terrain:
✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®
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Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and long-lasting
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Ideal for field inspections, environmental work, and emergency response
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Writeable surface for whiteboard markers
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Durable, moisture-resistant, and suitable for repeated handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
Title: QTopo 9442 — Ipswich
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:100,000
Scale: 1:100,000 (1 cm = 1 km)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Ipswich, RAAF Amberley, Bremer River basin, surrounding rural districts, forests, and major transport corridors
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available
🛒 Ordering & Options
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Folded paper map — portable and easy to store
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — rugged and ideal for field and emergency environments
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Laminated edition — reusable and ideal for planning rooms and operations centres
🎯 Summary
The QTopo 9442 — Ipswich Topographic Map provides authoritative, wide-area mapping across one of Queensland’s most strategically important and rapidly evolving regions. With precise contouring, hydrology mapping, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for planners, surveyors, emergency services, ecologists, defence personnel, and travellers.
Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.