QTopo 7963-23 — Watsonville

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and field-ready topographic map covering the historic mining district of Watsonville and the surrounding hills, creek systems, and rural landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands.

The QTopo 7963-23 (Watsonville) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—is part of the state’s authoritative 1:25,000 topographic mapping series. Known for its rugged terrain, granite outcrops, forest patches, and rich mining heritage, the Watsonville region demands accurate and reliable mapping for land management, exploration, environmental work, and emergency response.

Whether you're assessing rural properties, exploring old mining routes, conducting ecological surveys, or planning 4WD and access travel, QTopo 7963-23 delivers the clarity and precision essential for understanding this unique upland landscape.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

Rendered at 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map offers high-detail cartography ideal for fieldwork:

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

• Hydrology features including creeks, tributaries, springs, dams, and seasonal drainage lines

• Roads, 4WD tracks, fire trails & historic mining routes, linking Watsonville with surrounding country

• Infrastructure such as buildings, communication structures, fencelines, rural properties, and heritage sites

• Vegetation mapping showing forest, woodland, scrub, open terrain, and cleared agricultural land

• Land tenure boundaries: freehold parcels, reserves, state land, and managed areas

• Named geographic features such as hills, peaks, gullies, creek valleys, and notable landforms

• Points of interest relevant to field researchers, heritage explorers, and rural operators

All QTopo sheets are produced from Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets, ensuring accurate and consistent mapping across the region.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Watsonville 7963-23 Topographic Map is widely used by:

• Geologists & heritage researchers – mapping historic mine sites, tailings, and former workings

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

• Rural landholders & agricultural operators – access planning, paddock layout, boundary awareness

• Emergency services & SES – fire response, flood planning, and rural search & rescue

• 4WD travellers & explorers – navigating mining tracks and rugged backcountry routes

• Surveyors & planners – terrain assessment and project scoping

A trusted reference for both recreational and professional navigation.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Upland & Semi-Arid Conditions

Choose the finish suited to Watsonville’s dry-season dust, wet-season storms, and mixed terrain.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®, engineered for durability

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

• Ideal for rainfall, creek crossings, dust, and rugged field use

• The top choice for ecologists, survey teams, and remote explorers

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers—great for planning routes or training

• Compatible with Map Dots for temporary marking

• Wipe-clean, long-lasting, and highly resistant to wear

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Best for office planning, classroom use, or occasional fieldwork

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7963-23 — Watsonville
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: Watsonville township surrounds, historic mining areas, upland hills, creeks, and rural properties
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see listing for publication year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining maps across the Atherton Tablelands?

➡️ Refer to the QTopo index or contact us with sheet numbers such as 7963-22, 7963-24, or 7863-33, and we’ll identify the correct adjoining maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – excellent for planning and study

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

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

• Flat (unfolded) maps available for wall display or workshop use

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7963-23 — Watsonville Topographic Map provides essential terrain, hydrological, and land-use detail for navigating one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most historic and varied regions. With precise 1:25,000 mapping and rugged print options, it is indispensable for land managers, researchers, explorers, and field professionals.

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

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