Boorowa 8629-S Topographic Map 1:50,000

Detailed Hilltops Region & Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Boorowa, Boorowa River, Frogmore, Murringo, Rugby, Hovells Creek, Gungewalla Nature Reserve & Rural Grazing Country | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Boorowa River Valley and Southern Tablelands

Discover the beautiful rolling agricultural hills, winding river valleys, historic rural settlements and open woodland landscapes of southern New South Wales with the Boorowa 8629-S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Boorowa and the surrounding Hilltops countryside, this detailed 1:50,000 topographic map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, agricultural managers, surveyors and emergency services.

Boorowa and the Historic Hilltops District

Boorowa is a historic rural township within the Hilltops Region, situated between Young, Cowra, Yass and Crookwell.

The town developed as an important centre for sheep grazing, wool production, agriculture and regional commerce.

Its historic streetscape, churches, rural buildings and surrounding agricultural holdings reflect the district's long association with Merino sheep and pastoral settlement.

The surrounding landscape features gently undulating farmland, scattered woodland, low ridges and productive river flats.

Boorowa River and Regional Catchments

The Boorowa River forms the principal drainage feature, flowing through agricultural valleys towards the wider Lachlan River catchment.

Important waterways include Hovells Creek, Pudman Creek, Frogmore Creek, Murringo Creek and Geegullalong Creek.

These interconnected waterways provide valuable opportunities to study catchment boundaries, stream gradients, erosion, river corridors and agricultural drainage.

The region's undulating terrain demonstrates how waterways and topography influence property boundaries, farming activities and rural settlement.

Frogmore, Murringo and Rugby

The settlements of Frogmore, Murringo and Rugby contribute to the distinctive rural character of the Boorowa district.

Frogmore is associated with the district's early mining and agricultural history, while Murringo and Rugby reflect traditional Southern Tablelands farming communities.

The surrounding country contains grazing properties, rural homesteads, winding local roads and sheltered creek valleys.

These localities provide useful geographical context for understanding rural transport, land use and historical settlement patterns.

Gungewalla Nature Reserve and Native Woodland

Gungewalla Nature Reserve protects native vegetation within the broader agricultural landscape.

The district contains eucalypt woodland, scattered native trees, riparian vegetation and agricultural grasslands.

Remnant woodland provides important habitat for native birds, mammals and other wildlife.

These landscapes demonstrate the relationship between agricultural development, biodiversity conservation and catchment management.

Hills, Ridgelines and Agricultural Landscapes

Prominent geographical features include Mount Geegullalong, Congera Hill, Honeysuckle Hill, Cockatoo Hill and Douglas Gap.

These features illustrate the region's rolling tableland relief, low mountain ridges and complex drainage divides.

Detailed contours assist with interpreting slope gradients, ridgelines, creek valleys and changes in elevation.

Rural Navigation and Field Research

At 1:50,000 scale (1cm = 500 metres), the map provides a valuable regional perspective on roads, property access, river catchments, landforms and settlement patterns.

It is particularly useful for agricultural property management, environmental surveys, catchment planning, emergency services and geographical education.

Whether exploring Boorowa's historic township, investigating the Boorowa River, studying Gungewalla Nature Reserve 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 Boorowa topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 20-metre contour intervals showing rolling hills, ridgelines, saddles, spurs, creek valleys, agricultural plains and drainage divides.

• Rivers & Waterways – Boorowa River, Hovells Creek, Pudman Creek, Frogmore Creek, Murringo Creek, Geegullalong Creek, and associated tributaries and drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Regional roads, rural access roads, village streets, property tracks, creek crossings and recorded management routes where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected township buildings, rural homesteads, agricultural structures, bridges, road crossings, water infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Eucalypt woodland, riparian vegetation, grazing land, agricultural clearings, low hills and rural creek valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Boorowa, Frogmore, Murringo, Rugby, Gungewalla Nature Reserve, Mount Geegullalong, Congera Hill and Douglas Gap.

• Grid References – Coordinates and map grid information for regional 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.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, desktop planning 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®

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

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, farmers, rangers, field researchers and search-and-rescue teams.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage, making it particularly useful for regular outdoor navigation.

• Withstands rain, mud, snow and UV exposure, providing a durable solution for demanding field conditions.

• Particularly suitable for rural property inspections, catchment surveys, agricultural fieldwork, outdoor navigation and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, protective finish.

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

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for highlighting important locations, survey sites, routes or operational zones.

• Ideal for repeated handling, field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms and incident control centres.

• Especially valuable for agricultural planning, rural land management, catchment research and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Navigators – Terrain reference for rolling hills, creek valleys, rural roads and authorised access routes.

• Rural Landowners & Agricultural Managers – Mapping for grazing properties, paddock access, farm drainage, slope gradients and land management.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for native woodland, riparian habitats, agricultural ecosystems and biodiversity monitoring.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Study tableland landforms, erosion processes, ridgelines, slopes and river-valley development.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain information for Boorowa River, Hovells Creek, Pudman Creek and associated drainage systems.

• Conservation & Landcare Groups – Regional mapping for Gungewalla Nature Reserve, woodland restoration, vegetation corridors and catchment rehabilitation.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Coordinates, contours and terrain information for preliminary land investigations, rural infrastructure planning and professional fieldwork.

• Historians & Heritage Researchers – Study Boorowa's pastoral settlement, Frogmore's mining heritage, historic transport routes and regional development.

• Emergency Services – Reference for bushfire response, flooding, remote rural access, severe weather and search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study agricultural land use, river catchments, rural settlement, native woodland conservation and detailed contour interpretation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

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

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For local road conditions, regional planning matters and council services, consult Hilltops Council.

For protected-area information, visitor facilities and environmental access restrictions, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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 Boorowa district includes working agricultural properties, unsealed rural roads, creek crossings, open grazing country, isolated wooded hills and waterways subject to changing seasonal conditions.

Heavy rainfall may cause flooding along the Boorowa River and its tributaries, hazardous creek crossings, erosion and road closures.

Bushfires, storms, fog and winter frost or ice may affect rural roads, agricultural access tracks and surrounding tableland districts.

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

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

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

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

Discover our complete collection of NSW 1:50,000 Topographic Maps, providing detailed geographical coverage across New South Wales.

For advice on contour lines, rolling hills, river valleys and grid references, explore How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For coverage immediately north of Boorowa, the Koorawatha 8629-N Topographic Map extends into the adjoining northern Boorowa River catchment, rural properties and rolling agricultural country.

For coverage immediately west, the Young 8529-S Topographic Map provides continuing coverage of the Hilltops agricultural region, grazing landscapes and western rural catchments.

For coverage immediately east, the Crookwell 8729-S Topographic Map extends into the eastern Southern Tablelands, elevated farming country and rural river systems.

For coverage south of Boorowa, consult the official NSW Spatial Services topographic sheet index to identify the appropriate 1:25,000 or 1:50,000 maps. The adjacent coverage changes within the regional sheet arrangement.

For additional regional mapping, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to inspect adjoining map boundaries and identify further companion sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Boorowa 8629-S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, catchment research, environmental conservation, surveying, emergency services, heritage studies and geographical education.