Dohertys 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring Dohertys Range, Gordon Dam and the western reaches of Lakes Gordon and Pedder.

The Dohertys 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this dramatic part of Tasmania’s Southwest. Produced in 2021, Edition 1 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 significant Dohertys Range, from which the map takes its name, runs from north to south across the sheet. The map also covers the western reaches of the hydroelectric storages Lake Gordon and Lake Pedder.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• Dohertys Range and its surrounding mountainous terrain

• The western reaches of Lake Gordon

• The western reaches of Lake Pedder

• Gordon Dam, a National Engineering Landmark

• Mount Sprent and its walking route

• Remote ridges, peaks, valleys and wilderness country

• Lake shorelines, rivers, creeks and drainage systems

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

• Hydroelectric infrastructure and associated features

• Named geographic features and points of reference

At 140 metres high, Gordon Dam is Tasmania’s tallest dam and one of the state’s most imposing engineering structures. Its position among steep mountains and immense hydroelectric lakes creates one of Tasmania’s most distinctive human-made landscapes.

The moderately difficult but steep walk to Mount Sprent rewards suitably prepared bushwalkers with expansive views across the mountainous and isolated Southwest Wilderness. The combination of rugged terrain, variable weather and limited access makes dependable topographic coverage particularly valuable in this area.

⛰️ 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

• Mountain ranges, peaks, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Lake shorelines, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings, dams and hydroelectric infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Wilderness and conservation-area coverage

• Named geographic features and points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

• Regional terrain context for route and emergency planning

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Experienced bushwalkers and wilderness travellers exploring Tasmania’s Southwest

• Walkers planning the Mount Sprent route

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services operating in remote terrain

• Hydroelectric personnel, engineers and infrastructure contractors

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals working around Lakes Gordon and Pedder

• Outdoor educators and advanced navigation students

• Visitors and map enthusiasts interested in Gordon Dam and Tasmania’s hydroelectric landscape

This sheet covers isolated and potentially hazardous wilderness. Conditions can change rapidly, and the Mount Sprent route involves steep, exposed and remote terrain. Always supplement the map with current land-manager advice, weather forecasts, access and track information, appropriate navigation equipment, a personal locator beacon where suitable, and a clearly communicated trip plan.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ 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 wilderness conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, 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, hazards or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Dohertys Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2021

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Dohertys Range, western Lake Gordon, western Lake Pedder, Gordon Dam, Mount Sprent and surrounding wilderness areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027990

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, proposed route or area of interest falls within the Dohertys sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for wilderness walking, expeditions and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are climbing Mount Sprent, visiting Gordon Dam, conducting fieldwork around the hydroelectric lakes or studying the rugged north–south spine of Dohertys Range, the Dohertys Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context required to understand this remote and spectacular part of southwest Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s Southwest Wilderness with accuracy.