Meander Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Deloraine, Westbury and the picturesque agricultural landscapes of Tasmania’s Meander Valley.

The Meander Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this distinctive rural and heritage region. Produced in 2018, 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 Meander Valley sheet covers an attractive landscape of rolling agricultural country, historic towns, waterways and protected natural areas. The principal population centre is Deloraine, while the classic Georgian village of Westbury lies farther east.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Deloraine and its surrounding rural districts

• The historic village of Westbury

• The rolling agricultural landscapes of the Meander Valley

• Regional reserves and conservation areas

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and regional access routes

• Rural properties, buildings and infrastructure

• Hills, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Vegetation and forested areas

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

Deloraine is well known for its thriving arts community, street sculptures, historic architecture and the annual Tasmanian Craft Fair, which attracts thousands of visitors to the town.

To the east, Westbury retains the atmosphere of a traditional Georgian village. Its historic inns, churches, homesteads, shops and public buildings give the settlement a distinctive old-English character and make it an important destination for visitors exploring Tasmania’s heritage.

With its combination of productive farmland, historic settlements and numerous regional reserves and conservation areas, the Meander Valley sheet is a valuable companion for touring, walking, research and professional fieldwork.

⛰️ 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

• Hills, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, walking routes, tracks and access points

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Agricultural and rural land coverage

• Regional reserves and conservation areas

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Meander Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring regional reserves and conservation areas

• Touring drivers and independent travellers visiting Deloraine, Westbury and surrounding districts

• Farmers, land managers and rural professionals

• Heritage enthusiasts exploring the region’s historic towns and architecture

• Artists, photographers and tourism operators working throughout the valley

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Outdoor educators and geography students

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

Some tracks and access routes may cross private land or be subject to seasonal closures, maintenance or land-management operations. Check current reserve, road, weather and access information before departure, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment when exploring away from established roads.

💧 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 walkers, land managers, 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 properties, field sites, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Meander Valley Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2018

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Deloraine, Westbury, the Meander Valley and surrounding regional reserves, conservation areas and agricultural districts

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027662

• Sheet Number: TK07

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 Meander Valley sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring Deloraine’s arts and heritage, visiting the Georgian village of Westbury, travelling through the valley’s rolling agricultural landscapes or walking within its regional reserves and conservation areas, the Meander Valley Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this appealing part of Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore the Meander Valley with accuracy.