QTopo 9543-34 — Sandgate
1:25,000 Topographic Map
A precise and highly detailed topographic map covering Sandgate, a coastal Brisbane region defined by tidal flats, wetlands, urban neighbourhoods, transport corridors, and one of Southeast Queensland’s most significant migratory shorebird habitats. With its combination of low-lying coastal terrain, estuarine systems, mangrove corridors, and expanding suburban infrastructure, Sandgate requires accurate mapping for environmental assessment, flood modelling, planning, and navigation.
The QTopo 9543-34 (Sandgate) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—forms part of the state’s authoritative 1:25,000 topographic mapping series. It delivers high-resolution elevation contours, hydrology detail, vegetation classification, foreshore mapping, and infrastructure networks across a region where land and sea constantly interact.
Whether you're managing coastal development, analysing tidal systems, monitoring wetlands, or navigating the region’s suburban and foreshore corridors, QTopo 9543-34 offers the consistency and accuracy needed for confident fieldwork and planning.
🗺️ Map Content and Features
At 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm equals 250 m—this map includes:
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Contour lines showing subtle elevation changes across low-relief coastal terrain, dunes, levees, and residential areas
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Hydrology features: Cabbage Tree Creek, Bald Hills Creek, tidal flats, wetlands, estuarine channels, lagoons, and drainage networks
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Marine & coastal detail including foreshore mapping, boat ramps, jetties, tidal markers, sandbanks, and intertidal zones
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Transport networks such as Sandgate Road, the Gateway Motorway, rail lines, bikeways, suburban grids, and pedestrian routes
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Infrastructure including schools, powerlines, industrial areas, parks, seawalls, stormwater facilities, shopping precincts, and community services
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Vegetation mapping identifying mangrove forests, saltmarsh, wetland vegetation, parklands, urban tree cover, and open spaces
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Land tenure boundaries: council reserves, conservation areas, state land, freehold parcels, and utility easements
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Named features including Shorncliffe Pier, Deagon Wetlands, Nundah Creek system, suburbs, reserves, and recreation areas
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Points of interest for ecologists, engineers, planners, surveyors, boaters, and community groups
Every QTopo sheet is produced using Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets to ensure dependable precision.
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Sandgate 9543-34 Topographic Map is widely used by:
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Coastal planners & surveyors – zoning, drainage analysis, foreshore planning
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Environmental scientists & ecologists – wetland studies, wildlife monitoring, tidal modelling
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Emergency services & SES – flood preparation, storm impact assessment, evacuation planning
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Civil engineers & infrastructure teams – roadworks, stormwater modelling, shoreline projects
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Marine users & boaters – navigation around shallow tidal areas
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Residents & landholders – understanding local terrain and waterways
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Educators & students – coastal geography, urban hydrology, ecology
An essential resource for a region with high environmental and planning sensitivity.
💧 Field-Ready Options for Coastal, Wetland & Urban Environments
Choose a finish suited to Sandgate’s exposed coastal and suburban conditions.
✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®
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Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Fully waterproof, tough, and tear-resistant
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Ideal for coastal and wetland fieldwork, boating access, and all-weather operations
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Writeable surface accepts whiteboard markers
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Resistant to salt spray, moisture, oils, dirt, and frequent handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
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High-quality, crisp printing
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Suitable for office use, planning, and study
📐 Map Details
Title: QTopo 9543-34 — Sandgate
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Deagon, coastal wetlands, tidal flats, estuarine systems, transport corridors, and suburban precincts
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see listing)
📥 QTopo Map Index
Need adjoining coastal or metropolitan sheets?
➡️ Provide nearby sheet numbers—such as 9543-33, 9543-21, or 9443-34—and I’ll identify all adjoining maps instantly.
🛒 Ordering & Options
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Standard folded paper map – ideal for planning, study, and reference
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Tyvek® waterproof edition – perfect for tidal flats, wetland work, and marine environments
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Laminated edition – reusable, durable, and suited to operational and educational settings
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Flat (unfolded) maps available for wall mounting or planning boards
🎯 Summary
The QTopo 9543-34 — Sandgate Topographic Map provides essential detail on terrain, hydrology, coastal systems, vegetation, infrastructure, and access across one of Brisbane’s most environmentally significant shoreline regions. With authoritative 1:25,000 mapping and robust field-ready formats, it is indispensable for planners, ecologists, engineers, emergency crews, and coastal researchers.
Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.
Choose your preferred finish today and take the Sandgate QTopo map into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.