Jerusalem 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential alpine map for navigating, planning and exploring the Walls of Jerusalem, the Central Plateau and the eastern approaches to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair.

The Jerusalem 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of some of Tasmania’s most celebrated high-country wilderness. Produced in 2022, Edition 3 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret both in the field and during expedition 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 Jerusalem sheet is centred on the iconic and picturesque Walls of Jerusalem and includes the northern section of Walls of Jerusalem National Park.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• The Walls of Jerusalem and surrounding alpine terrain

• The northern part of Walls of Jerusalem National Park

• Eastern approaches to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park

• The River Forth and adjoining valleys

• The Mersey River and surrounding catchment

• A significant portion of the elevated Central Plateau Conservation Area

• Alpine lakes, tarns, rivers and creeks

• Mountain peaks, ridges, valleys and plateau country

• Walking tracks and access routes where mapped

• Remote fishing and wilderness areas

The Walls of Jerusalem form one of Tasmania’s most distinctive mountain landscapes, combining dramatic rock formations, elevated valleys, alpine vegetation and numerous highland lakes. The surrounding terrain offers exceptional scenery but also requires confident navigation and careful preparation.

The map also provides valuable geographic context for the eastern approaches to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park via the Forth and Mersey river systems. Across the eastern half of the sheet, the Central Plateau Conservation Area extends through remote lake country popular with experienced walkers and wilderness anglers.

⛰️ 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 peaks, ridges, cliffs, valleys and plateau landforms

• Alpine lakes, tarns, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Walking tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure where present

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park and conservation-area coverage

• Wilderness fishing locations and water features

• Named geographic features and points of reference

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Experienced bushwalkers and wilderness travellers exploring the Walls of Jerusalem

• Wilderness anglers visiting the lakes and waterways of the Central Plateau

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

• Tourism operators and adventure guides working in Tasmania’s high country

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals requiring detailed terrain context

• Outdoor educators and advanced navigation students

• Photographers and nature enthusiasts exploring alpine landscapes

• Map enthusiasts interested in Tasmania’s mountain wilderness

This sheet covers exposed alpine and subalpine country where snow, strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and very low temperatures can occur at any time of year. Tracks may be indistinct or affected by seasonal conditions. Check current park, track, weather, access and fishing information before travelling, carry reliable navigation and emergency equipment, and leave 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 and exposed alpine conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, anglers, 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 campsites, fishing locations, hazards or other points without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Jerusalem Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 3

• Production year: 2022

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Walls of Jerusalem, northern Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Central Plateau Conservation Area, River Forth, Mersey River and eastern approaches to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027747

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 Jerusalem sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are planning a journey through the Walls of Jerusalem, fishing the remote lakes of the Central Plateau, approaching Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair from the east or conducting professional fieldwork in Tasmania’s alpine wilderness, the Jerusalem Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context required for safe and informed planning.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s alpine wilderness with accuracy.