Cobargo 8825-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Sapphire Coast Hinterland Topographic Mapping | Cobargo, Quaama, Upper Brogo, Murrabrine State Forest, Mumbulla, Narira Creek & Biamanga National Park Region | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Ranges and Rural Valleys of Cobargo

Discover the rolling grazing country, rugged forested hills, historic rural settlements and winding creek valleys of the New South Wales Sapphire Coast hinterland with the Cobargo 8825-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Cobargo, Quaama and surrounding countryside in the Bega Valley, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, bushwalkers, forestry managers, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Cobargo district occupies a distinctive landscape where the inland mountain ranges of southeastern New South Wales descend towards the fertile valleys and coastal catchments of the Far South Coast.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Cobargo, Quaama, Upper Brogo, Mumbulla, Murrabrine, Narira, Cadjangarry and Coolagolite, together with surrounding forested ranges and rural properties.

The historic township of Cobargo lies within a picturesque agricultural valley, surrounded by rolling grazing land, wooded hills and winding country roads.

Established during the nineteenth century, Cobargo developed as an important rural service centre supporting the surrounding dairy farms, grazing properties and timber-producing districts.

Its historic streetscape and longstanding association with agriculture, rural trade and community life remain important features of the wider Sapphire Coast hinterland.

To the south, Quaama occupies another rural valley, where farmland, wooded hills and creek systems illustrate the relationship between agricultural settlement and the region's varied terrain.

The wider landscape includes Upper Brogo, where creek valleys, steep forested slopes and grazing properties extend towards the upper drainage systems of the Bega Valley.

Several waterways cross the district, including Narira Creek, Murrabrine Creek, Cuttagee Creek, Myrtle Creek, Black Creek, Breakfast Creek and Waterloo Creek, together with smaller tributaries and rural drainage lines.

These waterways provide valuable examples of how rainfall, slope gradients and natural erosion influence the development of rural catchments.

The Narira Creek system is especially important within the Cobargo district, connecting rural valleys and wooded slopes with the wider drainage network.

The region's landforms include Cadjangarry Mountain, Caroon Mountain, Round Hill, Murrabrine Mountain and Dumpling Ridge, providing prominent geographical reference points.

The nearby Dumpling Range and Murrabrine Gap illustrate the complex arrangement of ridges, saddles and steep slopes that characterises the coastal hinterland.

Large areas of native vegetation survive within Murrabrine State Forest, where eucalypt woodland, sheltered gullies, steep forested slopes and management roads occupy the elevated landscape.

The broader conservation region includes Biamanga National Park and Wadbilliga National Park, both important for their native forests, rugged mountain landscapes and biodiversity.

Biamanga National Park is also of considerable cultural significance to the Yuin people, whose connections with the region's forests, mountains and waterways remain central to its heritage and management.

The wider landscape includes Illawambra Flora Reserve, providing further regional context for the conservation of native forest communities.

The district's geological features, including exposed rocky slopes, ridgelines and deeply dissected drainage valleys, make it valuable for understanding the relationship between geology, erosion, vegetation and agricultural land use.

The region also has a history of timber harvesting, rural road construction and agricultural development, reflected in its network of forest tracks, property access roads and historic rural settlements.

Cobargo and Quaama were severely affected by the 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires, highlighting the importance of understanding terrain, vegetation, rural access routes and natural drainage systems.

Subsequent recovery efforts have reinforced the value of detailed geographical information for bushfire preparedness, catchment rehabilitation, infrastructure planning and environmental restoration.

The combination of productive agricultural valleys, native forests, steep ridges and winding waterways makes Cobargo especially useful for geographical education, conservation research and rural land management.

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

Whether you're investigating rural property, studying local creek catchments, exploring authorised forest routes or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Cobargo 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 Cobargo topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing forested mountain ridges, rolling grazing hills, steep slopes, saddles, narrow spurs, rural valleys and creek gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Narira Creek, Murrabrine Creek, Cuttagee Creek, Myrtle Creek, Black Creek, Waterloo Creek and associated tributaries, farm dams and drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Regional connecting roads, rural property access routes, recorded forestry management tracks, fire trails and other mapped roads.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, wooded mountain slopes, agricultural pasture, creekside vegetation, sheltered gullies and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Cobargo, Quaama, Upper Brogo, Mumbulla, Narira, Cadjangarry Mountain, Caroon Mountain, Dumpling Ridge 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, forest exploration, 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, forestry operations and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

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

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for grazing properties, dairy farms, pasture planning, rural infrastructure, erosion assessment and water management.

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Terrain information for forest roads, vegetation assessment, management tracks and bushfire preparedness.

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Detailed mapping for understanding forested mountain slopes, rural valleys, creek systems and authorised recreational routes.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for native forest research, biodiversity surveys, vegetation recovery and ecological monitoring.

• Catchment & Conservation Managers – Mapping for stream networks, erosion studies, drainage assessment, bushfire recovery and waterway rehabilitation.

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

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

• Geography Students & Educators – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, rural settlement, agriculture, forestry, river catchments and environmental conservation.

📍 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, property information, bushfire recovery and community services, consult Bega Valley Shire Council.

For information about national parks, protected forest environments, walking routes and conservation management, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For current state forest access, forestry operations and temporary closures, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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 Cobargo district contains forested mountain slopes, rural grazing properties, creek crossings, unsealed roads and extensive native vegetation subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in local waterways, erosion, flash flooding and damage to rural access routes. Bushfires, fallen trees, forestry operations and vegetation recovery works may restrict forest roads and management tracks. Previously bushfire-affected landscapes may remain vulnerable to erosion, falling trees and changing vegetation conditions. Some mapped routes cross private property or protected conservation areas; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current road conditions, flood warnings, fire danger ratings, national park alerts and forestry notices, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies, current access information or emergency advice.

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For geographical coverage immediately north of Cobargo, the Wandella 8825-2N Topographic Map provides a companion sheet extending across adjoining rural valleys, forested hills and the northern Cobargo hinterland.

For additional geographical coverage immediately south of Cobargo, the Brogo 8824-1N Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of neighbouring agricultural country, wooded ranges and the Brogo district.

For geographical coverage immediately west of Cobargo, the Puen Buen 8825-3S Topographic Map extends across forested mountain landscapes, rural catchments and the wider Wadbilliga hinterland.

For additional geographical coverage immediately east of Cobargo, the Bermagui 8925-3S Topographic Map provides a regional companion sheet covering the coastal landscapes surrounding Bermagui.

For extended coverage of the Cobargo and Quaama districts, Murrabrine State Forest, Biamanga National Park and the wider Bega Valley hinterland, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify further neighbouring sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Cobargo 8825-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agriculture, forestry, environmental research, bushfire preparedness, catchment conservation, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.