Chatsbury 8828-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Chatsbury, Tarlo River, Tarlo River National Park, Cookbundoon Nature Reserve, Rhyanna & Greenwich Park | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the River Valleys and Historic Highlands of Chatsbury

Discover the winding river gorges, rolling agricultural hills, native woodlands and secluded rural valleys of southern New South Wales with the Chatsbury 8828-1N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Chatsbury and the surrounding Southern Tablelands countryside northeast of Goulburn, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, bushwalkers, conservation managers, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Chatsbury district occupies a distinctive landscape where the elevated grazing country of the Southern Tablelands is dissected by the Tarlo River and its tributaries, creating steep wooded valleys, narrow spurs, rocky hills and sheltered creek systems.

Chatsbury and the Southern Tablelands

The rural locality of Chatsbury lies within a countryside historically associated with sheep grazing, cattle production, pastoral settlement and rural land management.

Its landscape contains scattered homesteads, farm dams, grazing paddocks, native woodland and country roads winding between low hills and creek valleys.

The official map identifies localities including Chatsbury, Rhyanna, Tarlo and Greenwich Park, together with surrounding properties and geographical landmarks.

The neighbouring Big Hill and Greenwich Park districts form part of this varied highland landscape, where rolling agricultural terrain gives way to more rugged river country.

The wider region connects geographically with Goulburn, Taralga and the Southern Highlands, although detailed mapping of these larger settlements requires their respective sheets.

Tarlo River and Its Tributary Valleys

One of the district's defining geographical features is the Tarlo River, which winds through deeply dissected countryside and extensive protected bushland.

The river forms part of the Wollondilly River catchment, which ultimately drains into the Hawkesbury–Nepean system.

Its course has shaped a landscape of rocky channels, wooded slopes, river terraces and narrow tributary valleys, demonstrating the influence of erosion and geological structure on the development of the Southern Tablelands.

The map identifies numerous waterways, including Chatsbury Creek, Rhyanna Creek, Bridgy Creek, Little Bridgy Creek, Cowpers Creek, Gibraltar Creek and Cookbundoon Creek.

Other named tributaries include Spring Creek, Still House Creek, Chain of Ponds Creek, Kings Creek, Oak Range Creek, Deep Creek, Scabing Flat Creek, Small Creek, Sandy Creek and Junction Creek.

These branching drainage systems provide valuable opportunities to study catchment boundaries, contour patterns, stream gradients, erosion and the relationship between topography and water movement.

The contrasting terrain between the broad grazing hills and steep river valleys is particularly useful for interpreting topographic relief.

Tarlo River National Park

A substantial part of the landscape is protected within Tarlo River National Park, which preserves rugged river country, native forest and important wildlife habitats.

The park's terrain includes steep river slopes, rocky gullies, dry eucalypt woodland and sheltered riparian vegetation.

Its comparatively remote character provides an important refuge for native plants and wildlife, while protecting sections of the Tarlo River catchment.

The surrounding landscape supports vegetation communities influenced by elevation, rainfall, soil conditions and slope orientation, with different plant species occupying exposed ridges and sheltered valleys.

The broader region also contains areas of ecological and cultural significance connected with the long history of Aboriginal occupation of the Southern Tablelands.

Cookbundoon Nature Reserve and Forested Highlands

South of the principal Chatsbury locality, Cookbundoon Nature Reserve protects additional areas of native woodland and forested tableland country.

The reserve is important for conserving natural vegetation in a region extensively shaped by agricultural clearing.

Its landscape demonstrates the value of protected vegetation for habitat conservation, catchment stability, soil protection and regional biodiversity.

The map also identifies prominent landmarks including Tarlo Hill, Mount Eagle and Tarlo Gap, providing useful reference points for interpreting local elevation and the distribution of surrounding valleys.

The contrasting shapes of ridges, saddles and creek gullies illustrate the variety of landforms that can develop within a relatively compact geographical area.

Agriculture, Heritage and Rural Land Management

Chatsbury's surrounding countryside retains a strong association with pastoral agriculture, grazing properties, rural homesteads and local transport routes.

The map shows the distribution of rural roads, property tracks, buildings and water storages, providing useful context for understanding agricultural settlement.

Landowners can use the terrain information for preliminary property access planning, drainage assessment, erosion management, pasture management and bushfire preparedness.

For environmental researchers, the relationship between native forest, cleared grazing land and river corridors provides a valuable setting for studying land-use change and catchment health.

For bushwalkers and conservation professionals, the rugged valleys require careful interpretation of contours, river crossings, steep slopes and access restrictions.

Some country roads and management tracks cross private property or protected land, so current access arrangements must always be confirmed.

The combination of historic grazing landscapes, protected national park country, intricate waterways and wooded highlands makes Chatsbury particularly valuable for geographical education, environmental research and professional fieldwork.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed contours, waterways, roads, tracks, buildings, vegetation, place names and grid references for interpreting this varied landscape.

Whether you're investigating rural property, studying the Tarlo River catchment, assessing environmental conditions or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Chatsbury 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 Chatsbury topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing rolling Southern Tablelands hills, steep river valleys, wooded ridges, narrow spurs, saddles and drainage divides.

• Rivers & Waterways – Tarlo River, Chatsbury Creek, Rhyanna Creek, Bridgy Creek, Cowpers Creek, Gibraltar Creek, Cookbundoon Creek and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural connecting roads, property access routes, recorded management tracks and local trails.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, agricultural buildings, farm dams, road crossings and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, protected river forests, riparian vegetation, grazing pasture, rocky hills and sheltered gullies.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Chatsbury, Rhyanna, Tarlo, Greenwich Park, Tarlo Hill, Mount Eagle, Tarlo Gap and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying 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, 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, bushwalking, catchment research, conservation surveys 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, environmental monitoring and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

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

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for grazing properties, pasture planning, drainage systems, erosion assessment and stock-water management.

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Terrain information for wooded hills, steep river valleys and authorised recreational routes.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Mapping for Tarlo River National Park, Cookbundoon Nature Reserve and surrounding protected landscapes.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical context for native woodland, riparian habitats, biodiversity surveys and vegetation research.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain reference for Tarlo River tributaries, drainage divides, erosion assessment and waterway conservation.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Mapping for preliminary site investigations, rural infrastructure, road planning and drainage studies.

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

• Geography Students & Educators – Study contour interpretation, river valleys, native vegetation, agricultural land use and settlement patterns.

📍 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 information about protected river valleys, walking access, conservation management and park alerts, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For local road conditions, rural planning and community services, consult Upper Lachlan Shire Council and Goulburn Mulwaree Council.

For catchment management, native vegetation and agricultural land-use information, consult NSW Local Land Services.

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

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

The Chatsbury district contains steep river valleys, rural grazing properties, rocky hills, wooded slopes, creek crossings and unsealed roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in the Tarlo River and its tributaries, erosion and hazardous crossings. Bushfires, severe storms and fallen trees may restrict roads and tracks. Protected areas may have limited facilities and access restrictions, while some mapped routes cross private property. Their depiction on a map does not establish public access rights. Always check current weather forecasts, road conditions, river levels, national park alerts, flood warnings and fire danger ratings, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, engineering plans, official flood studies or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Chatsbury, the Taralga 8829-2S Topographic Map extends into adjoining Southern Tablelands agricultural and river country.

For geographical coverage immediately south, the Towrang 8828-1S Topographic Map provides mapping of neighbouring rural landscapes and conservation areas towards the Goulburn–Marulan corridor.

For additional coverage immediately west, the Woodhouselee 8828-4N Topographic Map covers adjoining highland grazing country and local creek systems.

For geographical coverage immediately east, the Canyonleigh 8928-4N Topographic Map extends across neighbouring Southern Highlands terrain and wooded catchments.

For wider geographical coverage of Chatsbury, Tarlo River National Park, Cookbundoon Nature Reserve and the Goulburn–Upper Lachlan countryside, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify additional adjoining sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Chatsbury 8828-1N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agriculture, bushwalking, conservation, catchment research, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.