QTopo 9547-4 — Lake Bowarrady

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Lake Bowarrady region of K’gari (Fraser Island)—a pristine landscape of freshwater lakes, towering dune systems, rainforest pockets, coastal heaths, and remote inland tracks. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides essential clarity for environmental management, cultural heritage protection, scientific fieldwork, emergency response, and wilderness navigation across one of the island’s least disturbed areas.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9547-4 (Lake Bowarrady) map features precise contour modelling of dune ridges and valleys, hydrology detail, vegetation layers, access routes, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution is ideal for understanding the fragile dune–lake systems, diverse ecosystems, and remote terrain that define this section of K’gari.

Whether you're conducting habitat assessments, undertaking ranger operations, mapping dune movement, or exploring the island’s inland lakes and forested dunes, this map provides reliable, high-quality geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines depicting major dune systems, escarpments, sand valleys, and elevated plateaus

• Hydrology features: Lake Bowarrady, perched lakes, swamps, creeks, wetlands, and dune drainage channels

• Roads & access routes: inland sand tracks, management roads, walking routes, and connections to remote forested areas

• Infrastructure: ranger bases, management points, campsites, lookouts, and visitor-access features

• Vegetation mapping: rainforest patches, eucalypt forest, coastal heath, dune vegetation communities, and wetland ecosystems

• Land tenure boundaries: national park areas, managed recreation zones, protected habitats, and Indigenous-managed sites

• Named features: Lake Bowarrady, surrounding dunes, inland forest areas, creeks, valleys, and geographic markers

• Points of interest: essential for environmental teams, researchers, emergency personnel, and remote-area navigators

All mapping is derived from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for precision and clarity.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Lake Bowarrady 9547-4 Topographic Map is indispensable for:

• Ecologists & environmental scientists – freshwater lake studies, vegetation monitoring, ecological impact assessments

• National park rangers & land managers – operational coordination, visitor management, hazard identification

• Emergency services & SES – remote-area navigation, search and rescue, incident response

• University researchers & geomorphologists – dune dynamics, lake formation research, rainforest ecology

• 4WD explorers & adventurers – navigating inland tracks and accessing remote natural features

• Educators & students – environmental science, cartography, and field studies

A vital tool for scientific, operational, and recreational navigation across K’gari’s interior.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Select the format best suited to your environment:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Completely waterproof, tear-resistant, and sand-resistant

• Ideal for humid, sandy, and rugged island conditions

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Durable and resistant to moisture, oils, salt spray, and frequent handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Ideal for office planning, deskside reference, and educational use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9547-4 — Lake Bowarrady
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: Lake Bowarrady, inland dune systems, forested areas, wetland networks, and remote sand tracks
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – lightweight and packable

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and ideal for all-weather fieldwork

• Laminated edition – reusable and perfect for planning and operational map boards

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9547-4 — Lake Bowarrady Topographic Map offers authoritative mid-scale mapping across one of K’gari’s most serene and ecologically significant regions. With detailed contouring, hydrology features, and durable print options, it is essential for scientists, rangers, emergency crews, researchers, and explorers navigating the island’s inland landscapes.

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