Ben Lomond 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the alpine plateau, national park and forested country surrounding Ben Lomond.

The Ben Lomond 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of one of Tasmania’s most distinctive mountain landscapes. Produced in 2022, Edition 2 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret both in the field and during trip planning.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Ben Lomond sheet is dominated by the elevated mountain plateau and Ben Lomond National Park, where Tasmania’s second-highest peak rises above the surrounding lowlands.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The elevated Ben Lomond plateau

• Ben Lomond National Park

• Tasmania’s second-highest mountain summit

• Winter ski slopes and associated alpine infrastructure

• Exposed ridges, escarpments and plateau terrain

• Mountain access roads and walking routes where mapped

• Lower-elevation production forests

• An extensive network of forestry roads and tracks

• Rivers, creeks, valleys and drainage features surrounding the plateau

The elevation and exposed position of Ben Lomond create a demanding alpine environment. Strong winds, freezing temperatures and snowfall can occur at any time of year, making accurate terrain interpretation and careful preparation essential.

While the plateau is best known for its winter ski slopes and dramatic alpine scenery, the lower elevations are dominated by production forest crossed by a complex network of roads. The contrast between the open mountain plateau and the densely roaded forest country makes this topographic map particularly valuable for navigation and route planning.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Peaks, ridges, escarpments, valleys and other major landforms

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Walking tracks, mountain roads and access routes where mapped

• Forestry roads and tracks across lower elevations

• Buildings, ski infrastructure and other facilities

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National park and production-forest coverage

• Localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Ben Lomond 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring Ben Lomond National Park

• Skiers and winter visitors planning trips to the mountain plateau

• Outdoor guides and adventure operators working in alpine terrain

• Forestry workers and land managers navigating the lower-elevation road network

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Surveyors and field professionals requiring detailed regional terrain context

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors exploring the Ben Lomond district

Ben Lomond is an exposed alpine environment where snow, ice, strong winds and low visibility can occur unexpectedly—even outside winter. Always check current weather, road, track and park conditions before travelling, and carry clothing, equipment and navigation tools appropriate for alpine conditions.

Forestry roads may be private, restricted, closed or subject to active operations. This map does not confer a right of access, so observe all signs, gates and current access requirements.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from detailed trip planning to prolonged use in wet, cold and demanding field conditions.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed alpine conditions

• Ideal for walkers, skiers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify access points, track junctions, forestry roads or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Ben Lomond Topographic Map

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 2

• Production year: 2022

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Ben Lomond plateau, Ben Lomond National Park, winter ski slopes, surrounding production forests, forestry roads and lower-elevation landscapes

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027693

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or other spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your destination, access route or area of interest falls within the Ben Lomond sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for trip planning, office reference and protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for alpine walking, skiing and wet or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking across the Ben Lomond plateau, visiting the ski slopes, planning an alpine field trip or navigating the complex forestry-road network at lower elevations, the Ben Lomond Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this exceptional mountain landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Ben Lomond with accuracy.