QTopo 9443-4 — Somerset Dam

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative regional topographic map covering the Somerset Dam area—one of South East Queensland’s most significant water storage catchments, surrounded by rugged forested ranges, steep escarpments, rural properties, and recreation areas. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides the essential terrain clarity needed for dam and catchment management, emergency planning, environmental studies, land-use assessment, and outdoor navigation.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9443-4 (Somerset Dam) map includes accurate elevation contours, shoreline detail, hydrology networks, vegetation mapping, access routes, built infrastructure, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution is ideal for understanding the complex landscape surrounding the dam, including the steep country of the Conondale and D’Aguilar Ranges.

Whether you’re conducting ecological fieldwork, coordinating water-resource operations, planning recreational use, or navigating remote forest tracks, this map offers clear, dependable geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines showing steep ridges, forested slopes, waterways, and the dramatic terrain surrounding Somerset Dam

• Hydrology features: the full extent of Somerset Dam, Stanley River, inflow creeks, drainage lines, dams, and catchment boundaries

• Roads & access routes: major access roads, rural connectors, management tracks, fire trails, 4WD routes, and recreation access points

• Infrastructure: spillway areas, powerlines, rural buildings, boat ramps, park facilities, fencelines, and utility installations

• Vegetation mapping: state forest, national park zones, open woodland, farmland, scrub, and riparian vegetation

• Land tenure boundaries: reserves, state forests, freehold properties, council-managed land, and operational dam infrastructure

• Named features: Somerset Dam, Stanley River, Mount Byron, surrounding hills, valleys, and nearby localities

• Points of interest: ideal for SES planning, hydrology teams, forestry crews, and outdoor recreation planners

Compiled from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for maximum accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Somerset Dam 9443-4 Topographic Map is invaluable for:

• Water management authorities – catchment monitoring, infrastructure planning, risk assessment

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – aquatic studies, habitat surveys, riparian mapping

• Emergency services & SES – flood modelling, fire planning, search and rescue coordination

• Surveyors & planners – landform analysis, development assessment, boundary interpretation

• Forestry & land managers – fire trails, vegetation management, resource planning

• Boaters, hikers & outdoor recreation users – navigating access points, trails, and steep forest terrain

• Educators & students – catchment studies and regional geography

A versatile tool for operational, environmental, and recreational needs.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the format that suits your environment:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and highly durable

• Perfect for boating areas, creek environments, and rugged forest conditions

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface suitable for whiteboard markers

• Resists moisture, oils, dirt, and frequent handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Best for office planning, analysis, and reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9443-4 — Somerset Dam
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Somerset Dam, Stanley River, surrounding ranges, catchment zones, rural areas, and access routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – lightweight and convenient for everyday use

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – tough, field-ready, and ideal for wet environments

• Laminated edition – reusable and great for planning and operational settings

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9443-4 — Somerset Dam Topographic Map delivers authoritative terrain mapping across one of Queensland’s major water-storage landscapes. With precise contouring, hydrology detail, and robust printing options, it is essential for hydrology teams, ecologists, surveyors, emergency personnel, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

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