QTopo 8161-44 — Tully Heads

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A precise and field-ready topographic map covering Tully Heads—a coastal settlement bordered by beaches, estuaries, wetlands, and rural landscapes at the mouth of the Tully River in Far North Queensland.

The QTopo 8161-44 (Tully Heads) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—forms part of the state’s authoritative 1:25,000 topographic mapping series. This region includes the coastal flats, river mouth, lowland cane fields, tidal systems, mangroves, beach frontage, and wetlands characteristic of the Cassowary Coast. Its dynamic landforms and proximity to tidal and riverine environments make accurate mapping essential for agricultural planning, emergency preparedness, environmental fieldwork, and coastal navigation support.

Whether you're assessing flood risk, planning rural land use, navigating fishing or recreation areas, or supporting emergency operations, QTopo 8161-44 provides the clarity and detail needed for informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

Rendered at 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map delivers high-resolution terrain and coastal detail, including:

• Contour lines showing coastal flats, dunes, low rises, and surrounding terrain transitions

• Hydrology features: Tully River mouth, estuaries, tidal creeks, mangroves, drainage channels, lagoons, and wetlands

• Roads, rural access tracks, beach access routes & local streets in and around Tully Heads

• Infrastructure such as properties, jetties, boat ramps, utilities, irrigation channels, fencelines, and cane transport corridors

• Vegetation mapping identifying mangrove systems, coastal scrub, rainforest pockets, farmland, and cleared rural land

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

• Named topographic and coastal features including beaches, headlands, estuarine flats, channels, and inshore sandbanks

• Points of interest relevant to fishers, land managers, emergency crews, and ecologists

All QTopo maps draw from Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets for consistent and dependable accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Tully Heads 8161-44 Topographic Map is widely used by:

• Emergency services & SES – flood modelling, cyclone impact planning, and coastal search & rescue

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – wetland surveys, mangrove studies, estuarine monitoring

• Rural landholders & cane growers – irrigation planning, boundary mapping, and access management

• Fisheries & marine operators – coastal access planning (not for primary marine navigation)

• Surveyors, engineers & planners – infrastructure assessment and land development analysis

• Outdoor explorers & local recreation users – beach navigation, river access, and small-boat activities

A trusted reference for both land-based and nearshore field operations.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Coastal & Wet Tropics Conditions

Choose the finish best suited to Tully Heads’ humid climate, heavy rainfall, salt exposure, and coastal terrain.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®, engineered for harsh coastal environments

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

• Ideal for beach use, boating, salt spray, monsoon conditions, and remote fieldwork

• The preferred option for rangers, fishers, and emergency teams

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers—ideal for planning and operational coordination

• Wipe-clean and resistant to moisture, sand, salt, and mud

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-quality print

• Suitable for office planning, study, or occasional field use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8161-44 — Tully Heads
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: Tully Heads, Tully River mouth, estuarine systems, coastal plains, wetlands, and nearby rural land
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see product listing for publication year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining coastal or inland coverage?

➡️ Consult the QTopo index or contact us with neighbouring sheet numbers—such as 8161-43, 8161-45, or 8061-54—and we’ll locate the correct maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – ideal for planning, desk reference, and education

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – best for coastal, wet, and all-weather fieldwork

• Laminated edition – durable and reusable for operational planning or training

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

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8161-44 — Tully Heads Topographic Map provides essential terrain, hydrological, and land-use detail for navigating and managing one of the Cassowary Coast’s most dynamic coastal environments. With precise 1:25,000 cartography and rugged print options, it is indispensable for emergency crews, land managers, ecologists, and coastal explorers.

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

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