Breton 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the Great Western Tiers, yingina / Great Lake and the surrounding Central Plateau.

The Breton 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this elevated and geographically diverse region of central Tasmania. Produced in 2016, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape 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 Breton sheet is dominated by the dramatic escarpment of the Great Western Tiers and the elevated plateau extending beyond it into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The Great Western Tiers escarpment

• The elevated Central Plateau landscape

• Sections of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

• yingina / Great Lake, one of Tasmania’s largest and most important artificial impoundments

• Hydroelectric infrastructure associated with yingina / Great Lake

• Three hydroelectric power stations supplied by the lake system

• Smaller plateau lakes offering remote recreational-fishing opportunities

• Production forests below the escarpment

• Agricultural land across the lower elevations

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

The Great Western Tiers form a striking natural boundary between the elevated plateau and the productive country below. Above the escarpment, the exposed landscape is subject to sudden and sometimes extreme weather changes, requiring careful preparation and reliable navigation.

At the centre of the sheet is yingina / Great Lake, a major artificial impoundment that supplies three hydroelectric power stations and forms an important part of Tasmania’s energy system. The lake is also a popular recreational-fishing destination, while smaller and more isolated plateau lakes attract anglers seeking a genuine wilderness experience.

Below the escarpment, the landscape transitions into production forestry and agricultural country, creating a sharp contrast between the high plateau and the developed lower slopes.

⛰️ 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

• Escarpments, peaks, ridges, valleys and plateau landforms

• Lakes, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, forestry tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Hydroelectric infrastructure and artificial impoundments

• Simplified vegetation classification

• World Heritage, production-forest and agricultural-land coverage

• Localities and named geographic features

• Recreation and fishing locations where mapped

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Breton 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and wilderness visitors exploring the Great Western Tiers and Central Plateau

• Recreational anglers visiting yingina / Great Lake and remote plateau lakes

• Hydroelectric and infrastructure professionals requiring detailed terrain context

• Forestry workers, farmers and land managers operating below the escarpment

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Surveyors and field professionals

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors seeking a detailed overview of the region

The Central Plateau is an exposed environment where strong winds, cold temperatures, snow and low visibility can occur unexpectedly. Always check current weather, road, track and lake conditions before travelling, and carry clothing, emergency equipment and navigation tools suitable for alpine conditions.

Anglers should confirm current fishing licences, seasonal rules and access requirements. Forestry roads and hydroelectric infrastructure areas may be private, restricted or temporarily closed, and this map does not confer a right of access.

💧 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 plateau conditions

• Ideal for walkers, anglers, emergency personnel and field 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 lakes, access points, infrastructure or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Breton Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2016

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Great Western Tiers, Central Plateau, yingina / Great Lake, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, hydroelectric infrastructure, production forests and agricultural land

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027754

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. 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, fishing location, access route or area of interest falls within the Breton sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for wilderness walking, fishing and wet or exposed plateau conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are fishing on yingina / Great Lake, exploring the elevated Central Plateau, examining hydroelectric infrastructure, crossing the Great Western Tiers or working in the forestry and agricultural country below, the Breton Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this important Tasmanian landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore the Great Western Tiers with accuracy.