Lake Pedder 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring Lake Pedder, southern Lake Gordon, Mount Anne and Tasmania’s remote Southwest.

The Lake Pedder 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this vast, mountainous landscape. 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 detailed trip planning.

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

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Lake Pedder sheet covers most of Lake Pedder, the southern half of Lake Gordon and extensive surrounding areas within Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Most of Lake Pedder

• The southern half of Lake Gordon

• Strathgordon, a remote village on the shore of Lake Pedder

• Mount Anne, the highest mountain in Tasmania’s southwest

• The demanding Mount Anne Circuit and surrounding alpine terrain

• Southwest National Park

• The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area

• Mountain ranges, ridges, valleys and remote waterways

• Roads, walking routes and wilderness access points

• Features associated with the Gordon hydroelectric lake system

Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon are two of Tasmania’s largest artificial freshwater lakes and supply water to the hydroelectric Gordon Power Station. Lake Pedder is also a destination for trout fishing, kayaking and swimming, while the surrounding wilderness attracts experienced walkers seeking remote and challenging terrain.

Set deep within the Southwest Wilderness, Strathgordon provides an important base for visitors exploring the area. Above the lakes, Mount Anne dominates the landscape, with its demanding high-alpine circuit reserved for experienced and well-prepared walkers.

⛰️ 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, cliffs, valleys and other major landforms

• Lakes, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Walking routes, roads and access tracks

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National park and World Heritage Area coverage

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Recreation areas and other points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Lake Pedder 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Experienced bushwalkers and hikers planning remote or alpine journeys

• Anglers exploring Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon

• Kayakers and paddlers planning trips on the region’s extensive waterways

• Independent travellers and campers visiting Strathgordon and the Southwest

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Hydroelectric, engineering and field professionals

• Outdoor educators and geography students

Much of this sheet covers remote and demanding wilderness. The Mount Anne Circuit involves exposed alpine terrain, route-finding and rapidly changing conditions, and is suitable only for experienced, properly equipped walkers. Strong winds, heavy rain, snow, cold temperatures and flooding can occur at any time. Check current park, track, road, weather, fishing and boating information before departure; carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment, leave a trip plan and consider carrying a personal locator beacon. This topographic map is not a substitute for current marine or boating safety information.

💧 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 field 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 campsites, hazards, access points or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Lake Pedder 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 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Lake Pedder, southern Lake Gordon, Strathgordon, Mount Anne and surrounding Southwest Wilderness

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028003

• Sheet Number: TQ06

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, walking route or area of interest falls within the Lake Pedder sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are fishing or paddling on Lake Pedder, exploring the shores of Lake Gordon, visiting Strathgordon, undertaking the challenging Mount Anne Circuit or working in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Lake Pedder Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this exceptional landscape.

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