QTopo 7963-22 — Herberton

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A high-resolution, field-ready topographic map covering the mining heritage township of Herberton and the rugged hills, creek systems, and rural landscapes surrounding it on the Atherton Tablelands.

The QTopo 7963-22 (Herberton) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—is part of the authoritative 1:25,000 QTopo series. Known for its steep ridges, historic mining sites, forest reserves, and scattered rural holdings, the Herberton region combines challenging terrain with rich cultural and environmental significance. This map provides the precise terrain, hydrology, and access detail required for confident navigation and professional fieldwork.

Whether you're managing rural land, exploring historical sites, conducting environmental surveys, or coordinating emergency response, QTopo 7963-22 offers the clarity and accuracy needed in this varied upland landscape.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

Rendered at 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map delivers detailed and reliable terrain information, including:

• Contour lines showing steep hills, ridgelines, escarpments, knolls, and rolling upland country

• Hydrology features: creeks, tributaries, springs, drainage lines, wetlands, and small dams

• Roads, 4WD tracks, mining access routes & rural paths, linking Herberton with surrounding country

• Infrastructure including buildings, communication sites, heritage structures, powerlines, properties, and fences

• Vegetation mapping showing forest, woodland, open country, and cleared or grazed land

• Land tenure boundaries: freehold parcels, reserves, state land, forest areas, and national park edges

• Named geographic features such as hills, peaks, gullies, saddles, and significant landforms

• Points of interest related to mining heritage, ecology, and rural operations

All QTopo sheets are produced from authoritative Queensland spatial datasets for dependable accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Herberton 7963-22 Topographic Map is widely used by:

• Geologists, historians & heritage researchers – mapping mining relics, study sites, and historical infrastructure

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – vegetation assessments, habitat mapping, and biodiversity surveys

• Rural landholders & agricultural operators – property planning, access mapping, water management

• Emergency services & SES – bushfire planning, flood response, and regional search & rescue

• Hikers, explorers & 4WD travellers – navigating rugged tracks and historical routes

• Surveyors & planners – essential for terrain interpretation and project assessment

A trusted tool across both professional and recreational fields.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Upland & Rural Conditions

Choose the finish best suited to Herberton’s mix of dry-season dust, wet-season storms, and rugged terrain.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®, built for extreme durability

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, lightweight, and foldable

• Ideal for rain, creek crossings, dust, and heavy field handling

• The best option for long days in the field

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface perfect for whiteboard markers

• Compatible with Map Dots for temporary marking

• Wipe-clean, long-lasting, and resistant to moisture and abrasion

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-quality print

• Suitable for office planning, education, or light field use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7963-22 — Herberton
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: Approx. 710 mm × 594 mm
Coverage: Herberton township, surrounding hills, forest reserves, creeks, and rural holdings
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see product listing for publication year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining coverage across the Tablelands and mining country?

➡️ Refer to the QTopo index or contact us with adjoining sheet numbers—such as 7963-21, 7963-23, or 7863-32—and we’ll locate the correct maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – ideal for planning and desk use

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – best for rugged, all-weather fieldwork

• Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for operational or training purposes

• Flat (unfolded) maps available on request for wall display

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7963-22 — Herberton Topographic Map provides essential topographic, hydrological, and land-use detail for navigating and working in one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most historically significant and geographically varied regions. With precise 1:25,000 cartography and rugged print options, it is indispensable for heritage researchers, rangers, land managers, and field explorers.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.

Choose your preferred finish today and take Herberton into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.