Baldersleigh 9137-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed Baldersleigh & New England Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Baldersleigh, Longford, Laura Creek, Abington Creek, Baldersleigh Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Needles Hills & Rural Grazing Country | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore Baldersleigh and the New England Highlands

Discover the rugged highland hills, winding creek valleys, rocky mountain ridges and historic grazing landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Baldersleigh 9137-2N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Baldersleigh, Longford and the countryside between Bundarra, Guyra and Yarrowyck, this detailed 1:25,000 topographic map provides geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, agricultural managers, surveyors and emergency services.

Baldersleigh and Rural Tableland Country

Baldersleigh occupies elevated pastoral country within the New England Tablelands, characterised by grazing properties, native woodland, scattered rural homesteads and rolling hills.

The landscape reflects generations of sheep and cattle grazing, with farm infrastructure, local roads and creek crossings connecting dispersed properties.

The combination of open paddocks and rocky uplands illustrates the relationship between landforms, rural settlement, agricultural activities and water availability.

Laura Creek and Abington Creek

Laura Creek and Abington Creek are prominent waterways across the sheet.

Their tributaries drain wooded ridges, sheltered gullies, rural valleys and agricultural country, forming part of the wider regional drainage landscape.

Other mapped waterways include Puddledock Creek, Lambing Creek, Teatree Creek, Rileys Creek and Boorolong Creek.

These creek networks demonstrate catchment boundaries, stream erosion, drainage divides and changing valley gradients.

Baldersleigh Mountain and Rocky Highlands

Baldersleigh Mountain is a distinctive topographic landmark within the district.

Nearby elevations include Sugarloaf Mountain, Turkey Mountain, Burnt Hut Mountain and Jimmys Mountain.

Their surrounding slopes contain rocky outcrops, narrow spurs, ridgelines, saddles and small drainage valleys.

The detailed contours reveal the transition between elevated mountain country and lower grazing landscapes.

Needles Hills and Prominent Landforms

The Big Needles Hills and Little Needles Hills contribute to the district's rugged appearance.

Other named features include Longford Knob, Coxs Hill, Coopers Hill, Bora Mountain and Pine Mountain.

These landforms provide useful references for interpreting slope gradients, terrain relief, ridge systems and geological weathering.

Longford and Rural Settlement

Longford and Bindawalla form part of the wider mapped countryside, where grazing properties, farm buildings, woolsheds and agricultural roads reflect the pastoral history of the New England highlands.

Named rural properties include Loxley, Apple Glen, Brookvale, Glenbrook and Clarendon.

Their distribution illustrates how settlement developed around waterways, access routes and productive grazing land.

Rural Navigation and Field Research

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

Whether investigating Laura Creek, studying Baldersleigh Mountain, managing rural property or conducting environmental 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 Baldersleigh topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Baldersleigh Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Turkey Mountain, Big Needles Hills, Little Needles Hills, rocky ridgelines, saddles, spurs and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Laura Creek, Abington Creek, Puddledock Creek, Lambing Creek, Teatree Creek, Rileys Creek, Boorolong Creek, Mount Pleasant Creek, Whisky Creek, Reedy Creek and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural roads, property access routes, mapped vehicle tracks, road junctions, creek crossings and agricultural access tracks, where depicted.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, woolsheds, haysheds, stockyards, farm dams, utilities, road crossings, landing grounds and survey reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Open grazing country, native eucalypt woodland, rocky hills, riparian vegetation, agricultural clearings, forested slopes and sheltered gullies.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Baldersleigh, Longford, Bindawalla, Baldersleigh Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain, Longford Knob, Needles Hills and surrounding pastoral properties.

• Grid References – Map coordinates, spot heights, elevation contours and grid information for 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, 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 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 Baldersleigh field navigation, rural property inspections, highland catchment surveys, environmental monitoring and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate, providing durable protection against repeated handling, moisture 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, agricultural planning, catchment studies, environmental research 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 grazing properties, access roads, farm drainage, terrain gradients and agricultural land management.

• Agricultural Professionals – Reference for sheep and cattle operations, water management, property inspections and farm planning.

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

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Study native woodland, riparian vegetation, highland creek systems and biodiversity corridors.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Interpret Laura Creek, Abington Creek, tributary waterways, drainage divides and catchment gradients.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Examine rocky mountain landforms, weathering, slope development, ridgelines and erosion processes.

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

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Navigators – Terrain information for rocky hills, rural roads, wooded slopes and legally accessible outdoor routes.

• Emergency Services – Mapping for bushfire response, rural access, creek flooding, severe weather and search-and-rescue planning.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study New England highland landforms, drainage patterns, rural settlement, agricultural land use and contour interpretation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

The Baldersleigh 9137-2N Topographic Map forms part of the authoritative NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For rural property planning, local roads and services, consult Uralla Shire Council and Armidale Regional Council.

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

For current road closures and regional traffic information, consult Live Traffic NSW.

For catchment and water information, consult NSW Government Water.

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 Baldersleigh district includes working grazing properties, unsealed rural roads, isolated homesteads, rocky mountains, steep creek valleys and terrain subject to rapidly changing weather.

The New England Tablelands can experience severe frost, fog, winter snow and ice, strong winds and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall may cause rapid creek rises, erosion, hazardous crossings and rural road closures.

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

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

Always check current weather forecasts, road conditions, creek levels, 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 the 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, rocky ridges, creek valleys, drainage systems and grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

Northern Adjoining Coverage – Tenterden

The Tenterden 9137-1S Topographic Map continues immediately north of Baldersleigh through highland grazing country, rural roads, wooded hills and upper creek catchments.

The neighbouring sheet provides complementary mapping for agricultural land management, catchment research and rural navigation.

Southern Adjoining Coverage – Yarrowyck

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

The Yarrowyck sheet extends into rocky tableland landscapes, rural grazing properties, creek valleys and the wider Uralla hinterland.

Together, Baldersleigh and Yarrowyck provide detailed geographical continuity across the southern boundary.

Western Adjoining Coverage – Abington

For coverage immediately west, explore the Abington 9137-3N Topographic Map.

The Abington sheet continues across western New England grazing country, rural hills, Abington Creek catchments and agricultural landscapes.

This neighbouring map is particularly useful for rural property planning, landcare, catchment surveys and environmental research.

Eastern Adjoining Coverage – Black Mountain

For coverage immediately east, explore the Black Mountain 9237-3N Topographic Map.

The Black Mountain sheet provides continuing coverage of the eastern New England Tablelands, with elevated grazing landscapes, wooded ridges, creek networks and rural transport routes.

This companion is useful for regional navigation, surveying, agricultural management and terrain interpretation.

Additional Corner-Adjoining Maps

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

• Northwest – Bundarra 9137-4S: Rural river valleys, agricultural land and western New England country.

• Northeast – Guyra 9237-4S: Elevated pastoral landscapes, rural roads and the Guyra district.

• Southwest – Torryburn 9137-3S: Rolling tableland grazing country and rural creek valleys.

• Southeast – Dumaresq 9237-3S: The northern Armidale hinterland, agricultural properties and upper catchments.

These are corner-adjoining maps, distinct from the four direct northern, southern, western and eastern neighbours.

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

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Baldersleigh 9137-2N 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, environmental research, highland catchment studies, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.