Frederick Henry 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring the waterways, coastal communities and rural landscapes east of Hobart.

The Frederick Henry 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this extensive coastal and estuarine region. Produced in 2017, 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 Frederick Henry sheet is dominated by an intricate network of waterways, including Frederick Henry Bay, Norfolk Bay, Blackman Bay, Marion Bay and Pitt Water.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• Frederick Henry Bay

• Norfolk Bay, Blackman Bay and Marion Bay

• Pitt Water and surrounding wetlands and shoreline

• Lauderdale and Seven Mile Beach

• Midway Point and Sorell

• Lewisham, Dodges Ferry and Primrose Sands

• Dunalley and the Denison Canal

• The approach to the Forestier Peninsula

• Coastal farmland, rural communities and growing residential areas

• Roads, tracks, waterways and access routes throughout the region

Close to Hobart and surrounded by productive farmland and sheltered waterways, the growing communities of Lauderdale, Seven Mile Beach, Midway Point, Sorell, Lewisham, Dodges Ferry and Primrose Sands attract residents and visitors seeking coastal scenery and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Further south, the quiet fishing village of Dunalley is situated beside the impressive Denison Canal. The canal cuts through the narrow neck of land connecting the Forestier Peninsula, making it an important and distinctive feature of the area’s geography and maritime landscape.

⛰️ 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

• Bays, estuaries, wetlands, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Coastline, beaches, headlands and coastal landforms

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Farmland, bushland and coastal environments

• Canals, bridges and other significant infrastructure

• Recreation, conservation and heritage features where mapped

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Frederick Henry 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Independent travellers and day-trippers exploring the coast east of Hobart

• Bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting local recreation and conservation areas

• Boating and fishing enthusiasts planning shore access and land-based activities

• Tourism operators and local guides working around Sorell, Dunalley and the coastal communities

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Farmers, planners and field professionals requiring regional geographic context

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors navigating the Frederick Henry Bay region

Road, coastal and access conditions can change, and many rural areas contain private property. Check current information before travelling and observe all gates and restrictions. This topographic map is useful for coastal orientation and trip planning but is not a substitute for an official nautical chart when navigating on the water.

💧 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 coastal conditions

• Ideal for walkers, 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: Frederick Henry Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2017

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Frederick Henry Bay, Pitt Water, Lauderdale, Seven Mile Beach, Sorell, Dodges Ferry, Primrose Sands, Dunalley, Denison Canal and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028034

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, route or area of interest falls within the Frederick Henry sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring the beaches and bays east of Hobart, travelling between Sorell and Dunalley, visiting the Denison Canal, planning a day of walking or fishing, or conducting professional fieldwork across the surrounding rural districts, the Frederick Henry Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this distinctive part of south-eastern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s south-east coast with accuracy.