Curricabark 9234-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Barrington Hinterland Topographic Mapping | Curricabark River, Barnard River, Curracabundi National Park, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Mount Myra, Mount Skiddaw & Forested Mountain Ranges | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rugged River Gorges and Forested Highlands of Curricabark

Discover the dramatic mountain gorges, winding wilderness rivers, rugged forested ridges and secluded pastoral valleys of the New South Wales Barrington hinterland with the Curricabark 9234-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Curricabark and the surrounding mountainous country between Nowendoc and Gloucester, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for experienced bushwalkers, rural landowners, conservation managers, forestry professionals, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Curricabark district occupies a remarkable landscape where the elevated Northern Tablelands descend towards the Manning River catchment, creating steep mountain slopes, deeply incised river valleys, rocky ridges and extensive native forests.

The map provides detailed geographical coverage of Curricabark, the Curricabark River, Barnard River, Mernot, Myra, Mount Myra, Mount Skiddaw, Watchimbark Nature Reserve and Curracabundi National Park.

The remote locality of Curricabark lies among forested mountains, rural grazing properties and steep river valleys, reflecting the region's longstanding association with pastoral settlement and wilderness conservation.

The Curricabark River is one of the district's defining geographical features. Flowing through rugged, wooded country, it forms part of the extensive drainage network associated with the Barnard River and Manning River catchments.

Its winding course has created a landscape of rocky riverbanks, narrow valleys, steep forested slopes and tributary gullies, providing excellent opportunities to study river erosion and catchment development.

The Barnard River is another major geographical feature, cutting through deeply dissected country along the southern and eastern mountain landscapes.

The river's dramatic course illustrates the relationship between mountain rainfall, stream gradients, geological structure and the development of steep-sided valleys.

The surrounding waterways include Mackenzies Creek, Little Mackenzies Creek, London Bridge Creek, Watchimbark Creek, Mernot Creek, Myra Creek, Pimple Creek, Eagle Hawk Creek and Landers Creek.

Additional drainage features include Henry Creek, Sargeants Creek, Spectacle Creek, Swamp Oak Creek, Swamp Creek, Wattle Gap Creek and Big Camp Gully.

These branching tributaries provide valuable geographical information for understanding drainage divides, erosion, vegetation patterns and the complex catchments of the eastern escarpment.

Prominent mountain landmarks include Mount Myra, Mount Skiddaw, Bluff Mountain, Monkeycot Bluff, Bombit Top and Mernot Pimple.

The surrounding terrain contains narrow spurs, steep ridgelines, sheltered gullies and rocky slopes, creating considerable variation in elevation across relatively short distances.

One of the most significant protected landscapes is Curracabundi National Park, which conserves extensive native forests, river gorges and remote mountain ecosystems.

The park forms part of a broader network of conservation areas protecting important biodiversity along the upper Barnard River and Curricabark River systems.

The region also includes Curracabundi State Conservation Area, Woko National Park, Watchimbark Nature Reserve, Monkeycot Nature Reserve and Mernot Nature Reserve.

Watchimbark Nature Reserve is particularly important for its unusual serpentinite geology and associated native vegetation, including rare plant communities adapted to distinctive soil conditions.

The wider Curracabundi wilderness contains extensive eucalypt forests, sheltered rainforest gullies and important habitats for native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Vegetation varies considerably with elevation, aspect and moisture availability, ranging from dry eucalypt woodland on exposed ridges to moist forest and subtropical rainforest in sheltered valleys.

The landscape's geological diversity contributes to its ecological significance and provides valuable opportunities for studying the relationship between rocks, soils, vegetation and landforms.

The map identifies rural and historical localities including Mernot, Myra, Caramea, Monkey Cot, Lea Hurst and Mooney Ground, reflecting the region's pastoral settlement history.

The wider district has longstanding connections with cattle grazing, timber production, rural property management and conservation.

Recorded rural roads, property access tracks and management trails provide geographical reference across a landscape where steep terrain and river crossings can make travel challenging.

Many routes are unsealed, privately controlled or subject to national park access restrictions.

The combination of remote river gorges, extensive forests, difficult terrain and isolated properties makes accurate topographic mapping especially important for bushfire planning, wilderness navigation, environmental monitoring and emergency response.

The district is also valuable for studying mountain geomorphology, catchment hydrology, native forest ecology, unusual geology and the history of pastoral settlement.

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 challenging landscape.

Whether you're investigating remote rural property, studying the Barnard River catchment, exploring authorised wilderness routes or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Curricabark 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 Curricabark topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rugged mountain ridges, steep river gorges, narrow spurs, saddles, rocky escarpments, prominent peaks and deeply incised valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Curricabark River, Barnard River, Mackenzies Creek, Watchimbark Creek, Mernot Creek, Myra Creek and associated mountain tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural property access roads, recorded management trails, forest tracks, river crossings and other mapped routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, pastoral infrastructure, access tracks, river crossings and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forest, sheltered rainforest gullies, rocky ridges, riverine vegetation, woodland and protected wilderness environments.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Curricabark, Mernot, Myra, Mount Myra, Mount Skiddaw, Bluff Mountain, Monkeycot Bluff 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 remote bushwalking, river gorge exploration, wilderness navigation, 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 wilderness management, rural property planning, conservation research and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Experienced Bushwalkers & Wilderness Explorers – Detailed mapping for rugged mountain ridges, deep river gorges, secluded valleys and authorised wilderness routes.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for remote property access, terrain gradients, waterways, drainage networks and rural land management.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Terrain information for protected landscapes, visitor access, ecological surveys and wilderness conservation.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for native forest communities, serpentinite ecosystems, threatened species habitats and biodiversity monitoring.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Mapping for the Barnard and Curricabark river systems, tributary networks, erosion studies and catchment conservation.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Detailed terrain reference for mountain geology, gorge formation, river erosion and unusual rock formations.

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for vegetation assessment, forest management routes, access planning and bushfire preparedness.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Geographical information for preliminary site investigations, coordinate interpretation and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services & Search-and-Rescue Teams – Detailed mapping for bushfire response, remote-area navigation, river flooding and emergency access.

• Geography Students & Educators – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, river catchments, native forests, geology, conservation and pastoral 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 information about wilderness conservation, protected forests, park access, closures and visitor safety, consult Curracabundi National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about the district's unusual geology and protected vegetation, consult Watchimbark Nature Reserve – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about park conservation and protected habitats throughout the wider district, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For regional road conditions, rural planning and community services, consult MidCoast Council and Walcha Council.

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 Curricabark district contains steep river gorges, isolated forested mountains, remote pastoral properties, rocky escarpments and unsealed access tracks subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in the Curricabark River, Barnard River and their tributaries, making river crossings and narrow valleys hazardous. Bushfires, fallen trees, erosion and national park management activities may restrict roads and wilderness trails. The terrain includes steep drop-offs, rocky slopes and areas with limited mobile telephone reception. Some mapped tracks pass through private property or protected conservation areas; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current national park alerts, road conditions, weather forecasts, river levels, flood warnings and fire danger ratings, respect private property and protected environments, and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, current access information or official emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Curricabark, the Nowendoc 9234-4N Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of neighbouring Northern Tablelands high country, rural valleys and forested mountain terrain.

For geographical coverage immediately south of Curricabark, the Pigna Barney 9234-3N Topographic Map extends across adjoining rugged river catchments, mountain ranges and the upper Barnard River hinterland.

For additional geographical coverage immediately west of Curricabark, the Glenrock 9134-1S Topographic Map provides complementary mapping of elevated grazing country, forested hills and the western mountain ranges.

For geographical coverage immediately east of Curricabark, the Giro 9234-1S Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of neighbouring Barnard River landscapes, forested ridges and the Woko National Park region.

For extended coverage of Curricabark River, Barnard River, Curracabundi National Park, Watchimbark Nature Reserve and the surrounding Barrington hinterland, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify further neighbouring sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Curricabark 9234-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for wilderness navigation, rural property management, conservation research, forestry, geology, catchment studies, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.