Bredbo 8726-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Monaro & Snowy Mountains Foothills Topographic Mapping | Bredbo, Bredbo River, Upper Murrumbidgee River, Monaro Highway & Rural Highlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the River Valleys and Rolling Highlands of Bredbo

Discover the winding mountain rivers, broad grazing valleys, rocky granite hills and historic rural landscapes of southern New South Wales with the Bredbo 8726-3S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Bredbo and its surrounding Monaro countryside, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The Bredbo district occupies a distinctive landscape where the rolling Monaro highlands meet the upper Murrumbidgee River valley, creating a varied landscape of open pasture, rocky hills, river flats and wooded ridgelines.

Situated between Canberra and Cooma, Bredbo has long served as a rural settlement and stopping point along one of the principal routes into the Snowy Mountains.

The Historic Village of Bredbo

The village of Bredbo lies beside the Monaro Highway, approximately halfway between Canberra and Cooma. Its setting reflects the longstanding importance of the Monaro as a region of sheep grazing, cattle production and pastoral settlement.

The surrounding countryside is characterised by broad paddocks, rural homesteads, scattered native woodland, granite outcrops and the winding courses of local rivers and creeks.

Bredbo's historic buildings, churches, former railway infrastructure and traditional village streetscape offer a glimpse into the development of southern New South Wales during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

The Monaro Highway forms an important transport corridor through the district, linking the Southern Tablelands with Cooma and the Snowy Mountains.

The former Bombala railway corridor provides further evidence of the region's transport history, when rail services connected agricultural settlements with larger commercial centres.

The Bredbo and Murrumbidgee Rivers

One of the most important geographical features is the Bredbo River, which flows westward through the Monaro landscape before joining the Murrumbidgee River near the village.

The Bredbo River drains a substantial catchment of rural highlands and mountain foothills, collecting rainfall and runoff from numerous tributary creeks.

Its winding course has created areas of alluvial floodplain, gravel deposits, river terraces and eroded banks, making the landscape particularly interesting for hydrological and environmental study.

The Murrumbidgee River, one of Australia's major inland waterways, flows through the surrounding countryside as part of its journey from the Australian Alps towards the Murray River.

Near Bredbo, the meeting of the two rivers creates a significant hydrological feature, illustrating the relationship between tributary catchments, sediment movement, water flows and riverbank vegetation.

The confluence is important for river restoration, erosion control and aquatic habitat management, with conservation work focused on stabilising riverbanks and improving the ecological condition of the Upper Murrumbidgee.

Granite Highlands and Monaro Grazing Country

Away from the major rivers, the landscape rises through rounded hills, rocky ridges, open valleys and scattered woodland, typical of the southern Monaro region.

Exposed granite and weathered rocky slopes contribute to the district's distinctive appearance, contrasting with the grassy plains and agricultural land below.

The terrain provides useful examples of drainage divides, contour spacing, valley formation and the influence of geology on land use.

The wider countryside includes rural landscapes extending towards Colinton, Michelago, Shannons Flat and the eastern Monaro highlands. These surrounding districts provide additional geographical context, with adjoining sheets required for detailed coverage beyond Bredbo's boundaries.

The broader Tinderry Mountains rise to the east and form a striking regional backdrop, illustrating the transition from the open Monaro countryside to more rugged mountain terrain.

Native vegetation includes eucalypt woodland, dry forest communities, riverbank trees and native grasslands, with vegetation patterns influenced by elevation, soil, rainfall and historical clearing.

The district supports native birds, kangaroos, reptiles and other wildlife associated with the Southern Tablelands.

Agriculture, Conservation and Land Management

Bredbo's rural landscape remains strongly associated with sheep and cattle grazing, pasture management, fencing, water supply and agricultural infrastructure.

The region's topography has influenced the location of roads, homesteads, stock routes, agricultural clearings and river crossings.

For landowners and professional users, detailed topographic mapping provides important context for property access, erosion assessment, drainage planning, rural infrastructure and bushfire preparedness.

The river valleys and floodplains are particularly relevant for environmental monitoring, as intense rainfall can produce rapidly changing river conditions and damage to low-lying access routes.

The combination of historic rural settlement, important river catchments, open grazing country and rugged mountain foothills makes Bredbo particularly valuable for geographical education and professional fieldwork.

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

Whether you're investigating rural property, researching the Monaro's pastoral history, studying the Bredbo River catchment or planning professional fieldwork, the Bredbo topographic map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Bredbo topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling Monaro hills, rocky granite ridges, river valleys, floodplains, saddles, spurs and drainage divides.

• Rivers & Waterways – Bredbo River, Murrumbidgee River, tributary creeks, drainage channels, river flats and agricultural water storages.

• Roads & Tracks – Monaro Highway, rural connecting roads, property access tracks and other mapped routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Bredbo village, selected rural homesteads, agricultural structures, bridges, former railway infrastructure and other mapped features.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Open grazing country, eucalypt woodland, riparian vegetation, granite outcrops, rocky hills and alluvial river valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Bredbo, Bredbo River, Murrumbidgee River and surrounding named rural and geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying and 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, 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, 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, grazing-land surveys, river catchment research, 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 rural property management, agricultural planning, infrastructure assessment, floodplain studies and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Mapping for property access, terrain gradients, watercourses, farm dams and rural land management.

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Reference for grazing properties, agricultural infrastructure, pasture planning and erosion assessment.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain information for the Bredbo River, Murrumbidgee River and associated tributary drainage systems.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical context for river restoration, riparian vegetation, woodland habitats and ecological monitoring.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Mapping for preliminary terrain investigations, infrastructure planning, drainage assessment and rural road projects.

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Explorers – Detailed reference for rolling hills, creek valleys and authorised rural routes.

• Emergency Services – Geographical information for bushfire preparedness, local flooding, rural access and incident coordination.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Terrain reference for granite landforms, river terraces, valley development and erosion.

• Heritage Researchers & Historians – Geographical context for Bredbo's pastoral settlement and historical transport corridors.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study river confluences, catchments, contour lines, land use, agriculture and rural settlement.

📍 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 local road conditions, rural planning, development and community services, consult Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

For information about Upper Murrumbidgee catchment restoration and riverbank management, consult NSW Local Land Services and the Restoring the Upper Murrumbidgee River project.

For information about water resources and catchment management, consult NSW Water.

For flood warnings, severe weather information and emergency planning, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

For current bushfire information, fire danger ratings and emergency warnings, consult NSW Rural Fire Service.

The Bredbo district contains rural grazing properties, river floodplains, rocky hills, creek crossings and unsealed country roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rises in the Bredbo and Murrumbidgee rivers, erosion and flooding of low-lying roads and agricultural land. Bushfires, severe storms and fallen trees can restrict rural access. Some mapped roads and tracks cross private property; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current weather forecasts, flood warnings, road conditions, fire danger ratings and local access restrictions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies, engineering surveys or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Bredbo, the Colinton 8726-3N Topographic Map provides mapping of the neighbouring Murrumbidgee River corridor and the rolling countryside towards Michelago.

For geographical coverage immediately south of Bredbo, the Jillimatong 8725-3N Topographic Map extends across the adjoining Monaro grazing country and drainage systems towards Cooma.

For additional geographical coverage immediately west of Bredbo, the Shannons Flat 8626-2S Topographic Map provides geographical reference for the adjoining western highlands and upper Murrumbidgee hinterland.

For geographical coverage immediately east of Bredbo, the Whinstone 8726-2S Topographic Map extends into the neighbouring eastern Monaro uplands and mountain catchments.

For extended coverage of Bredbo, the Murrumbidgee River, Colinton, the Monaro highlands and the surrounding Snowy Mountains foothills, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to examine adjoining sheets and their precise boundaries.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Bredbo 8726-3S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agriculture, catchment research, environmental assessment, surveying, infrastructure planning, emergency services and geographical education.