Bombay 8827-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Topographic Mapping | Shoalhaven River, Braidwood, Bombay Crossing, Tallaganda Range & Historic Goldfields | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Shoalhaven River Valleys and Historic Goldfields of Bombay

Discover the winding river valleys, rolling rural highlands and historic goldfields of the New South Wales Southern Tablelands with the Bombay 8827-3S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering the Bombay district and surrounding countryside southwest of Braidwood, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, environmental professionals, rural landowners, surveyors, engineers, land managers, emergency services and those interested in the region's gold-mining heritage.

The Bombay region occupies a distinctive landscape within the Upper Shoalhaven River catchment, where the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries wind through undulating grazing country, rocky hillsides and forested uplands.

Situated approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Braidwood, Bombay lies between the Tallaganda Range to the west and the Shoalhaven River to the east, with Warri to the north and Farringdon to the south.

The surrounding countryside combines open pasture, native woodland, steep riverbanks, creek valleys, rural properties and elevated ridgelines. Its varied topography makes detailed mapping particularly valuable for understanding drainage patterns, property access and the relationship between the river and surrounding highlands.

The map provides coverage relevant to Bombay, the Shoalhaven River corridor, Bombay Crossing, local creek systems and the surrounding rural landscapes of the Braidwood district.

The Shoalhaven River is a defining geographical feature of the region. Rising in the Southern Tablelands, the river flows northward through the Braidwood district before turning east towards the New South Wales coast.

Around Bombay, the river passes through a landscape of alluvial flats, rocky crossings and steep banks. These natural features have influenced settlement, transport, agriculture and mining activity since the nineteenth century.

One of the district's most historically significant landmarks is Bombay Crossing, where an early route between Braidwood and Queanbeyan crossed the Shoalhaven River.

Before the construction of a permanent bridge, the crossing presented considerable challenges, particularly during periods of high river flow. The first Bombay bridge was completed in the 1890s, marking an important improvement in regional transport and access.

The surrounding Bombay Reserve preserves an important connection with the district's history, natural environment and river landscape.

Bombay also lies within the historic Braidwood goldfields, where gold discoveries during the 1850s transformed the regional economy.

Alluvial gold deposits along the Shoalhaven River attracted prospectors to locations around Bombay, including areas associated with Little Bombay Creek, Pipeclay and Columbo Creek.

The legacy of these goldfields remains an important part of the district's geographical and cultural history. Detailed topographic mapping helps illustrate the creek systems, river terraces and surrounding landforms that influenced historical prospecting and settlement.

To the west, the Tallaganda Range rises above the surrounding countryside, forming an important geographical divide between the Shoalhaven catchment and the elevated landscapes towards the Australian Capital Territory.

The region's geology is equally varied. Ancient sedimentary rocks, volcanic formations and granitic landscapes have contributed to distinctive soils, vegetation patterns and landforms.

Some local soils, particularly those derived from volcanic material, are susceptible to waterlogging and erosion, making an understanding of drainage and terrain particularly important for rural property management.

At a scale of 1:25,000 (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides the detail needed to interpret contours, identify waterways, recognise ridgelines and examine access routes across this varied landscape.

Whether you're exploring the Shoalhaven River, investigating the historic Braidwood goldfields, managing rural property, studying catchment geography or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Bombay topographic map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Bombay topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing river valleys, elevated ridgelines, rolling rural hills, rocky slopes, spurs, gullies and floodplain terraces.

• Rivers & Waterways – Shoalhaven River, local creeks, tributaries, drainage lines and mapped watercourses throughout the Bombay district.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural roads, property access tracks, river crossings, farm tracks and recorded management routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural buildings, homesteads, roads, bridges, agricultural infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, open grazing country, riverine vegetation, rocky slopes and rural highland landscapes.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Bombay, Shoalhaven River, local creek systems, named hills, ridgelines and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation and professional fieldwork.

🧭 Format & Material Options

To suit a range of field and display needs, this map is available in multiple durable and practical formats:

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

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

• Suitable for framing, classrooms, or desktop use

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from 100% polyethylene fibres, Tyvek® has the appearance of paper but is water-resistant, tear-resistant, and flexible

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, rangers, and search and rescue teams

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage

• Withstands snow, rain, mud, and UV exposure

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Dry-erase compatible: Write temporary notes with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean

• Use Mark-It-Dots to highlight key coordinates, routes, or activity zones

• Excellent for field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms, and incident control centres

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Detailed terrain information for exploring the Shoalhaven River corridor, rural landscapes and surrounding hills of the Bombay district.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, slopes, waterways, erosion-prone areas, drainage patterns and surrounding terrain.

• Goldfield Historians & Prospecting Enthusiasts – Explore the geographical setting of the historic Bombay and Braidwood alluvial goldfields, including the waterways and landforms associated with early gold discoveries.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for Upper Shoalhaven catchment assessments, riparian vegetation surveys, land rehabilitation, erosion studies and biodiversity monitoring.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain and infrastructure information for preliminary site investigations, drainage assessments, road planning and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, river flooding, search-and-rescue operations and incident management.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between river erosion, historical gold mining, settlement, agriculture, geological formations and catchment management in the Southern Tablelands.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map forms part of the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about natural and built features across New South Wales.

The series includes elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, vegetation, buildings, geographical features, place names and coordinate references.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For regional environmental information, catchment management initiatives and local landscape history, consult Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council.

For current road conditions and local access information, consult Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council.

The Bombay region contains rural properties, rocky riverbanks, steep slopes and waterways subject to rapidly changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause the Shoalhaven River and its tributaries to rise quickly, making crossings and low-lying access roads hazardous. Some historical mining areas may contain unstable ground or old workings. Prospecting and fossicking activities require appropriate permissions and must comply with NSW legislation. Always check current conditions, respect private property and carry suitable navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or mineral exploration permits.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Bombay, the adjoining Manar 8827-3N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet.

For geographical coverage immediately west of Bombay, the Braidwood 8827-2S Topographic Map extends mapping across the neighbouring Braidwood district.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Bombay 8827-3S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, bushwalking, historical goldfield research, environmental assessment, surveying, geographical education and professional fieldwork.