Apsley 9235-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed Walcha Highlands & Oxley Wild Rivers Topographic Mapping | Apsley River, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Moona Plains, Stony Creek Falls, Oxley Highway, Point Cunderang & Rugged Mountain Gorge Country | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Apsley River and Rugged New England Highlands

Discover the spectacular deep river gorges, forested escarpments, elevated grazing country and winding mountain roads of northern New South Wales with the Apsley 9235-1N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering the Apsley River country east of Walcha, this detailed 1:25,000 topographic map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, conservation managers, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

Apsley River and the Oxley Wild Rivers Gorges

The Apsley River is the defining geographical feature of this sheet, cutting through a dramatic landscape of steep mountain slopes, rocky gorge walls, narrow tributary valleys and forested ridges.

The river forms part of the wider Macleay River catchment, one of the major drainage systems flowing east from the New England Tablelands.

Its deeply incised course illustrates the processes of river erosion, stream capture, catchment development and escarpment formation.

The map's detailed contours reveal striking elevation differences between the riverbed and adjoining uplands.

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park occupies extensive sections of the mapped landscape.

This internationally significant protected area is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage region and is renowned for its dramatic gorges, waterfalls, native forests and wilderness environments.

The park's terrain includes rugged river corridors, rocky slopes, woodland ridges and sheltered gullies, providing valuable habitat for native wildlife.

The district is particularly relevant to wilderness navigation, biodiversity monitoring, conservation research and fire management.

Moona Plains and Highland Grazing Country

Moona Plains lies across the elevated western and northern portions of the mapped district.

Its landscape consists of open grazing properties, rolling tableland hills, scattered native woodland and winding rural roads.

Named local features include Big Hill, Moona, Moone Vale and surrounding rural homesteads.

The contrasting landforms demonstrate the transition from gently undulating pastoral highlands to steeply dissected gorge country.

Stony Creek Falls and Mountain Waterways

Stony Creek Falls is a notable waterfall within the rugged eastern portion of the map.

Surrounding streams include Stony Creek, Stockyard Creek, Rusdens Creek, Ellas Creek, Teatree Creek and smaller mountain tributaries.

These waterways descend through wooded slopes, rocky gullies and steep drainage valleys towards the wider Apsley system.

Their branching patterns provide excellent examples of stream gradients, watershed boundaries and mountain hydrology.

Oxley Highway and Point Cunderang

The Oxley Highway traverses the southern section of the sheet, linking Walcha with the eastern New England hinterland.

Nearby Point Cunderang and the surrounding gorge country demonstrate the challenges of building transport routes through rugged terrain.

The mapped road network, forest trails and rural access routes are useful for understanding mountain engineering, remote property access and emergency planning.

Bushwalking, Conservation and Field Navigation

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), detailed contours and grid references assist with interpreting gorge systems, steep ridges, waterways, rural roads and elevation changes.

Whether studying the Apsley River, investigating Stony Creek Falls, navigating permitted routes near Oxley Wild Rivers National Park or undertaking professional fieldwork, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Apsley topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Apsley River gorges, rocky escarpments, Moona Plains, Big Hill, steep spurs, saddles, ridge crests and deeply incised valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Apsley River, Stony Creek, Rusdens Creek, Ellas Creek, Stockyard Creek, Teatree Creek, Wilsons Creek and associated mountain tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Oxley Highway, Moona Plains Road, Brooklyn Road, rural access roads, recorded forest trails and management tracks, where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, agricultural structures, stockyards, road crossings, water storages, survey marks and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Eucalypt forest, open woodland, highland grazing properties, rocky gorge slopes, riparian vegetation and sheltered mountain gullies.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Apsley River, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Moona Plains, Big Hill, Stony Creek Falls, Point Cunderang and Moone Vale.

• Grid References – Map coordinates, elevations and grid information for compass navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying and professional fieldwork.

🧭 Format & Material Options

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional, lightweight and economical option for everyday use, archival storage and indoor reference.

• Printed on 160 gsm paper for excellent cartographic detail and clear geographical reproduction.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, desktop planning, property reference and geographical study.

• Paper maps are supplied folded by default, unless flat delivery is specifically requested in the order notes at checkout.

• Flat maps are particularly suitable for framing, display and professional reference.

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek® 1443R, a lightweight synthetic material made from high-density polyethylene fibres.

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, flexible and durable, making it particularly useful in demanding outdoor environments.

• Ideal for bushwalkers, conservation rangers, forestry personnel, surveyors, environmental researchers and emergency services.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly, providing a practical alternative to traditional paper maps.

• Particularly suitable for Apsley River navigation, mountain catchment surveys, rural property inspections, gorge-country fieldwork and remote-area emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate, providing durable protection from handling, moisture and staining.

• Dry-erase compatible – Mark temporary routes, coordinates, survey observations or operational notes with a suitable whiteboard marker and wipe clean.

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots to identify locations, property features, access routes and conservation sites.

• Ideal for offices, field planning, workshops, classrooms, vehicle-based reference and incident control centres.

• Particularly valuable for national park management, catchment investigations, bushfire planning and environmental research.

All finishes are professionally printed by Mapworld using HP pigment-based inks for sharp cartographic detail and lasting colour reproduction.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Wilderness Navigators – Interpret steep Apsley River gorges, wooded ridges, watercourses and authorised walking routes.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Reference for Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, protected vegetation, remote terrain and conservation planning.

• Rural Landowners & Agricultural Managers – Mapping for Moona Plains grazing properties, access roads, drainage systems, slope gradients and land management.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Study forest habitats, riparian vegetation, mountain biodiversity and ecological connectivity.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Examine river incision, steep escarpments, rocky slopes, erosion and mountain landforms.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Interpret the Apsley River system, tributary creeks, drainage divides and upper Macleay catchment.

• Road & Infrastructure Professionals – Terrain reference for Oxley Highway, mountain road gradients and rural access corridors.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Use contours, coordinate grids and terrain features for preliminary site investigations and fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Reference for bushfire operations, remote access, gorge rescues, severe weather and search-and-rescue planning.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study river erosion, escarpment geology, mountain catchments, land use and contour interpretation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

The Apsley 9235-1N Topographic Map forms part of the authoritative NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For national park access, walking routes, conservation restrictions and visitor alerts, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For local roads, planning and regional services, consult Walcha Council.

For major road closures and traffic conditions, consult Live Traffic NSW.

For current bushfire warnings, consult NSW Rural Fire Service, and for flooding and severe-weather emergencies, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

Important Navigation & Safety Information: The Apsley district includes extremely steep river gorges, rocky escarpments, isolated mountain valleys, remote management trails and rural roads subject to changing conditions.

Heavy rainfall can cause rapid creek rises, dangerous river crossings, slippery rock surfaces, landslips and road closures. The Oxley Highway is also subject to fog, severe weather, fallen trees and changing mountain driving conditions.

Remote gorge country can have limited mobile phone coverage, and access to some waterways or viewpoints may require demanding travel across steep or unstable terrain.

Some mapped tracks cross private property or restricted conservation areas. Their depiction on a topographic map does not establish public access rights.

Always check current park closures, road conditions, weather forecasts, water levels, bushfire warnings and access requirements. Carry appropriate navigation equipment, water and emergency communications.

Topographic maps are not substitutes for current official access information, cadastral surveys or emergency advice.

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Discover the complete NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Map Collection, covering detailed terrain throughout New South Wales.

For guidance on contour interpretation, mountain navigation, river valleys and grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

Northern Adjoining Coverage – Rowleys Creek

Rowleys Creek 9236-2S continues immediately north of Apsley into remote mountain country, deeply dissected valleys and the northern Oxley Wild Rivers landscape.

This adjoining sheet provides useful coverage for wilderness navigation, catchment management and conservation fieldwork.

Southern Adjoining Coverage – Tia

For coverage immediately south, explore the Tia 9235-1S Topographic Map.

The Tia sheet extends through the southern Apsley and Tia River country, with further mountain ridges, wooded slopes, creek catchments and steep escarpment landscapes.

Together, these sheets provide continuous detailed geographical coverage.

Western Adjoining Coverage – Waterloo

For coverage immediately west, explore the Waterloo 9235-4N Topographic Map.

This neighbouring sheet covers western tableland grazing country, rural roads, farm properties and adjoining upper catchments.

It is especially useful for rural property planning, agricultural management and field surveys.

Eastern Adjoining Coverage – Green Gully

For coverage immediately east, explore the Green Gully 9335-4N Topographic Map.

The Green Gully sheet extends into the deeply forested mountain country of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, providing complementary mapping for bushwalking, conservation and gorge-country terrain interpretation.

Additional Corner-Adjoining Maps

The official Apsley adjoining-sheet diagram identifies four additional maps meeting the sheet at its corners:

• Northwest – Walcha 9236-3S: Northern Tablelands grazing country and elevated rural landscapes.

• Northeast – Kunderang 9336-3S: Remote forests, river gorges and mountain wilderness.

• Southwest – Brackendale 9235-4S: Tableland farms, rural roads and upper catchment country.

• Southeast – Kangaroo Flat 9335-4S: Rugged forested slopes and the southern Oxley Wild Rivers hinterland.

These are corner-adjoining maps, distinct from the four direct cardinal neighbours.

For additional regional mapping, consult the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Apsley 9235-1N Topographic Map combines official NSW Spatial Services mapping with practical premium materials, making it an excellent resource for Oxley Wild Rivers bushwalking, gorge-country navigation, conservation management, rural property planning, environmental research, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.