Balala 9136-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed Balala, Rocky River & New England Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Balala, Rocky River, Yarrowyck Crossing, Sugarloaf Hill, Mount Welsh, Mount Gemini, Rural Grazing Properties & Uralla–Armidale Highlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore Balala and the Rocky River Highlands

Discover the rolling granite hills, elevated grazing properties, winding creek systems and historic rural landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Balala 9136-1N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Balala, Rocky River and the countryside between Uralla and Armidale, this detailed 1:25,000 topographic map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural managers, environmental researchers, surveyors, bushwalkers and emergency services.

Balala and the New England Tablelands

Balala occupies elevated pastoral country within the Uralla district, surrounded by rural homesteads, open grazing paddocks, scattered native woodland and rocky hills.

The landscape reflects the longstanding agricultural character of the New England Tablelands, where sheep and cattle grazing have shaped settlement and land use.

The map reveals the relationship between rural roads, property access, topography, vegetation and local drainage systems.

Rocky River and Highland Waterways

The Rocky River is a defining geographical feature of the mapped area, flowing through wooded valleys, grazing properties and elevated tableland country.

The river forms part of the wider Macleay River drainage system through its connection with Salisbury Waters.

Nearby mapped waterways include Yarrowwych Creek, Purlieu Creek, Long Swamp Creek, Stony Creek and Roumalla Creek.

These drainage networks provide opportunities to study stream gradients, river erosion, catchment boundaries and seasonal water movement.

Yarrowyck Crossing and Rural Settlement

Yarrowyck Crossing is an identifiable geographical landmark within the northern portion of the sheet.

The surrounding countryside includes historic rural properties, creek crossings, grazing paddocks and winding local roads.

Named properties and localities such as Athol, Rosedale, Greylands and Meldon illustrate the dispersed settlement patterns of the highland agricultural landscape.

Sugarloaf Hill and Mount Welsh

Sugarloaf Hill and Mount Welsh are prominent elevations within the mapped country.

Their surrounding terrain includes rocky slopes, wooded ridgelines, saddles, spurs and small drainage valleys.

Detailed contour mapping makes these landforms useful for understanding elevation changes, slope gradients, watershed boundaries and terrain navigation.

Mount Gemini and Southern Highland Country

Mount Gemini is another significant topographic landmark towards the southern portion of the sheet.

The surrounding country contains grazing properties, native woodland, creek systems and isolated rocky hills.

The area's landscape illustrates the transition between open pastoral valleys and more rugged upland terrain.

Rural Roads and Agricultural Land Management

Kingstown Road, Balala Road, Mount Welsh Road and other mapped rural access routes connect properties across the district.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), contours and grid references assist with understanding property access, drainage, hills, creek crossings and elevation.

Whether investigating the Rocky River catchment, managing rural property, studying highland geology or undertaking professional fieldwork, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Balala topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Sugarloaf Hill, Mount Welsh, Mount Gemini, rocky tableland hills, rolling ridges, saddles, spurs and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Rocky River, Yarrowwych Creek, Purlieu Creek, Long Swamp Creek, Stony Creek, Roumalla Creek, Sugarloaf-area drainage lines and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Kingstown Road, Balala Road, Mount Welsh Road, rural access roads, recorded property tracks, road junctions and creek crossings, where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, woolsheds, stockyards, farm dams, road crossings, power transmission infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Open grazing country, native eucalypt woodland, rocky slopes, agricultural clearings, riparian vegetation and highland drainage valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Balala, Rocky River, Yarrowyck Crossing, Sugarloaf Hill, Mount Welsh, Mount Gemini, Athol, Rosedale and surrounding rural properties.

• Grid References – Coordinates, spot heights and map grid information for navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying, environmental management 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 sharp cartographic detail and excellent geographical reproduction.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, offices, desktop planning, rural 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 manufactured from high-density polyethylene fibres.

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

• Ideal for rural landowners, agricultural managers, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

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

• Particularly suitable for Balala field navigation, Rocky River catchment surveys, rural property inspections, agricultural fieldwork and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate, protecting the map against repeated handling, moisture, tearing and staining.

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

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for identifying properties, access roads, survey sites and important geographical locations.

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

• Particularly valuable for rural property management, catchment research, agricultural planning, environmental monitoring and emergency response.

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

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Detailed mapping for property access, grazing paddocks, farm drainage, road networks and land management.

• Agricultural Professionals – Terrain reference for sheep and cattle properties, soil conservation, water management and agricultural planning.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Contours, spot heights, coordinate grids and mapped infrastructure for preliminary investigations and professional fieldwork.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Study native woodland, rural habitats, riparian vegetation, biodiversity corridors and catchment systems.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Interpret Rocky River, associated tributaries, drainage divides, stream gradients and runoff patterns.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Examine granite highlands, rocky outcrops, slope development, erosion and tableland landforms.

• Landcare & Conservation Groups – Reference for creek rehabilitation, erosion monitoring, vegetation restoration and sustainable grazing management.

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Navigators – Terrain information for rocky hills, rural roads, wooded ridges, creek valleys and lawful access routes.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, rural property access, flooding, severe weather and search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study highland catchments, rural settlement, pastoral land use, contour interpretation and topographic navigation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

The Balala 9136-1N Topographic Map forms part of the authoritative NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For rural planning, local roads, property matters and regional services, consult Uralla Shire Council.

For protected-area access, visitor information and park alerts in the wider district, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For current regional road closures, consult Live Traffic NSW.

For water and catchment information, consult NSW Government Water.

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

Important Navigation & Safety Information: The Balala district includes working grazing properties, unsealed rural roads, rocky highland hills, creek crossings, isolated homesteads and terrain subject to rapidly changing weather.

Heavy rainfall can cause rising creek levels, erosion, waterlogged tracks, hazardous crossings and rural road closures. The New England Tablelands may also experience severe frost, fog, winter ice, occasional snow, thunderstorms and strong winds.

Bushfires, fallen trees and reduced visibility may affect rural roads and outdoor operations.

Some mapped roads and tracks cross private property or restricted land. Their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights.

Always check current weather forecasts, road conditions, flood warnings, fire danger ratings and property access requirements before travelling. Carry suitable navigation equipment, water and emergency communication devices.

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

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

Discover our complete NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Map Collection, providing detailed coverage across the New England Tablelands, Northern Tablelands and wider New South Wales.

For guidance on contour lines, creek valleys, rocky hills, drainage systems and grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

Northern Adjoining Coverage – Yarrowyck

For coverage immediately north, explore the Yarrowyck 9137-2S Topographic Map.

The sheet continues through Yarrowyck district highland country, rocky hills, rural grazing properties and tributary creek valleys.

It provides complementary mapping for rural navigation, agricultural planning, environmental surveys and catchment research.

Southern Adjoining Coverage – Uralla

For coverage immediately south, explore the Uralla 9136-1S Topographic Map.

The neighbouring sheet extends towards Uralla township, historic Rocky River country, agricultural properties and the southern New England Tablelands.

Together, Balala and Uralla provide detailed geographical continuity across this important rural landscape.

Western Adjoining Coverage – Kingstown

For coverage immediately west, explore the Kingstown 9136-4N Topographic Map.

The Kingstown sheet continues across western tableland grazing country, rocky ridges, rural creek systems and scattered agricultural properties.

It is particularly useful for property management, field navigation, landcare and environmental monitoring.

Eastern Adjoining Coverage – Armidale

For coverage immediately east, explore the Armidale 9236-4N Topographic Map.

The Armidale sheet extends into the regional city, its surrounding agricultural landscapes, Dumaresq Creek corridor and New England transport networks.

This companion is valuable for regional planning, surveying, transport studies and rural-to-urban geographical research.

Additional Corner-Adjoining Maps

The official Balala adjoining-sheet index identifies four additional maps meeting the sheet at its corners:

• Northwest – Torryburn 9137-3S: Rural hills, agricultural country and New England drainage systems.

• Northeast – Dumaresq 9237-3S: Northern Armidale hinterland, rural landscapes and creek catchments.

• Southwest – Watsons Creek 9136-4S: Western Uralla district, rural roads, grazing properties and wooded highlands.

• Southeast – Gostwyck 9236-4S: Southern Armidale and Uralla countryside, rural settlements and agricultural landscapes.

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 Balala 9136-1N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with durable paper, waterproof and laminated finishes, making it an excellent resource for New England rural property management, agricultural planning, Rocky River catchment studies, environmental research, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.