Bonalbo 9440-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Northern Rivers Topographic Mapping | Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, Duck Creek, Peacock Creek, Capeen & Richmond Range Hinterland | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Highlands and Rural Valleys of Bonalbo

Discover the rolling rural highlands, forested ridgelines and winding creek valleys of the New South Wales Northern Rivers with the Bonalbo 9440-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Bonalbo and surrounding country within the Richmond Valley hinterland, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, forestry managers and emergency services.

The Bonalbo district occupies a distinctive landscape between the Richmond Range and the elevated country of northeastern New South Wales, where grazing properties, native eucalypt forests and deeply dissected drainage systems create a varied geographical setting.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, Capeen, Peacock Creek, Duck Creek and surrounding rural landscapes.

The township of Bonalbo is an established agricultural centre within the Kyogle region, surrounded by cattle properties, wooded hills and winding country roads. Its development reflects the district's longstanding connections with grazing, timber production and rural settlement.

Nearby, Old Bonalbo occupies country associated with Bonalbo Creek and Duck Creek, where creek flats, wooded slopes and rural properties contribute to the character of the landscape.

The Duck Creek and Peacock Creek systems are important geographical features of the district. Their tributaries drain the surrounding hills, creating an intricate network of gullies, creek junctions and narrow rural valleys.

The map identifies numerous named waterways, including Bonalbo Creek, Goanna Creek, Haystack Creek, Sandy Creek, Branch Creek and Bean Creek.

Prominent local landforms include Mount Brown, Mount William, Sugarloaf Mountain, Great Table Mountain, Cunjevoi Ridge and the Bungdoozle Range.

These ridgelines and hills provide useful reference points for understanding local elevation, catchment boundaries and the arrangement of rural access routes.

North of Bonalbo, Capeen forms another historic rural locality, with surrounding features including Capeen Cemetery, Capeen Ridge and the former Capeen settlement.

The wider district also includes Peacock, Lower Duck Creek and the Old Bonalbo agricultural country, where forest remnants, pastures and natural waterways create a mixture of productive and protected landscapes.

To the east, Richmond Range National Park protects extensive native forests and mountainous terrain. Its Cambridge Plateau section is renowned for rainforest, eucalypt woodland, forest drives and important wildlife habitats.

Nearby Yabbra National Park, Toonumbar National Park and Hogarth Range Nature Reserve provide further regional conservation context.

These protected landscapes contribute to the ecological diversity of the Northern Rivers, where mountain forests, rural catchments and native wildlife corridors intersect.

The combination of agricultural properties, forested highlands, named mountain features and intricate creek systems makes the Bonalbo district particularly valuable for rural property management, environmental research and bushfire planning.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed contours, waterways, roads, tracks and geographical reference information for understanding this varied terrain.

Whether you're exploring the Bonalbo countryside, studying creek catchments, investigating rural property or undertaking professional fieldwork, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Bonalbo topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling rural hills, forested ridgelines, rocky slopes, spurs, gullies and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Bonalbo Creek, Duck Creek, Peacock Creek, local tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural roads, village streets, property access routes, forest management trails and recorded tracks where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, grazing country, wooded hillsides, creekside vegetation and forested ridges.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Bonalbo, Old Bonalbo, Capeen, Mount Brown, Mount William, Great Table Mountain 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 forested hills, creek valleys and rural landscapes surrounding Bonalbo.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, slopes, waterways, farm dams and drainage patterns.

• Agricultural Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for grazing property planning, erosion assessment, rural infrastructure and water management.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for local catchment assessments, native woodland surveys, vegetation monitoring and biodiversity research.

• Forestry Professionals & Conservation Managers – Terrain information for forest access, vegetation management and conservation planning.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Mapping for preliminary site investigations, drainage assessments, rural road planning and professional fieldwork.

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

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between creek systems, rural settlement, mountain topography and land management in the Northern Rivers.

📍 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 current park access, walking conditions, closures and visitor information in the wider district, consult Richmond Range National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about nearby protected forest landscapes, consult Yabbra National Park.

For local roads, rural planning, land management and community services, consult Kyogle Council.

The Bonalbo region contains rural properties, forested hills, creek crossings and unsealed roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in local waterways, erosion and damage to rural access routes. Bushfires, fallen trees and seasonal weather may also restrict access. Some forest management tracks and rural roads cross private property or have restricted entry. Always check current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current road access information.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Bonalbo, the adjoining Capeen 9440-4N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage towards Capeen and the surrounding northern Richmond Range hinterland.

For geographical coverage farther west, the Mallanganee 9440-3S Topographic Map provides additional mapping of the neighbouring rural and forested country.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Bonalbo 9440-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, bushwalking, environmental research, forestry management, surveying, geographical education and professional fieldwork.