Glen Elgin 9338-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Northern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Glen Elgin State Forest, Butterleaf National Park Region, Nymboida National Park, Bloors Creek, Forested Mountain Ranges & Clarence River Catchments | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Ranges and Mountain Catchments of Glen Elgin

Discover the rugged mountain ridges, extensive eucalypt forests, secluded creek valleys and picturesque highland landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Glen Elgin 9338-4N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Glen Elgin and surrounding country east of Glen Innes, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, forestry professionals, environmental researchers, conservation managers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Glen Elgin district occupies a distinctive landscape where the elevated country of the Northern Tablelands descends towards the Clarence River hinterland, creating forested ridges, steep slopes, narrow gullies and complex drainage networks.

The region forms part of the transition between the more open agricultural landscapes around Glen Innes and the rugged, heavily wooded country extending east towards the Clarence Valley.

Glen Elgin State Forest is one of the district's defining landscapes, containing native eucalypt woodland, forest management roads, sheltered creek gullies and extensive areas of mountainous terrain.

The forest reflects the region's longstanding association with timber production, rural settlement, forest management and conservation.

The surrounding countryside contains a mixture of forested slopes, agricultural clearings, rural access tracks and scattered properties, illustrating the relationship between land use and topography.

Bloors Creek is among the waterways identified in official conservation mapping of the Glen Elgin district. Its surrounding drainage landscape helps illustrate how mountain rainfall and erosion shape the forested valleys.

Other local tributaries and gullies form part of the wider network of waterways draining the eastern Northern Tablelands towards the Clarence River catchment.

These branching waterways are particularly valuable for studying stream gradients, drainage divides, catchment development and the relationship between mountain terrain and water movement.

The surrounding ranges contain narrow spurs, saddles, rocky slopes and elevated ridgelines, creating significant variation in relief across relatively short distances.

The Great Dividing Range forms the broader geographical framework of the district, separating major eastern and inland drainage systems.

The wider landscape includes Nymboida National Park and Nymboida State Conservation Area, important protected environments occupying rugged forested country between the Northern Tablelands and Clarence Valley.

These conservation areas protect native vegetation, mountain catchments and significant wildlife habitats.

The region's forests support a variety of dry and wet eucalypt communities, sheltered moist gullies, woodland and riparian vegetation, with differences influenced by elevation, aspect, soil conditions and rainfall.

Nearby Butterleaf National Park forms part of the broader conservation landscape east of Glen Innes, protecting additional forested mountain country and native ecosystems.

The wider district also connects geographically with the Gibraltar Range and Mann River conservation regions, where mountain forests and deeply incised waterways form important ecological corridors.

These surrounding protected landscapes provide valuable context for understanding the biodiversity and conservation importance of the eastern Northern Tablelands.

The Gwydir Highway corridor, connecting Glen Innes and Grafton, is an important regional transport route through the broader mountain country.

Its alignment illustrates the challenges of maintaining road connections between elevated tableland settlements and the lower Clarence Valley.

The district's forest roads, rural access routes and management trails reflect the relationship between forestry operations, property access and mountainous terrain.

Some routes are unsealed, subject to seasonal conditions or restricted during active forest management and conservation operations.

The Glen Elgin region also has a longstanding history of pastoral settlement, timber harvesting and rural land management, activities that have influenced the landscape and its network of roads and tracks.

Its remote forests and creek systems remain important for native wildlife, environmental monitoring and catchment conservation.

The combination of steep forested slopes, complex drainage networks, isolated properties and remote access routes makes detailed topographic mapping particularly useful for bushfire preparedness, vegetation assessment, emergency response and wilderness navigation.

The district provides excellent opportunities for studying mountain geomorphology, forest ecology, stream erosion, catchment processes and the interaction between conservation and rural land use.

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 challenging landscape.

Whether you're investigating rural property, studying mountain catchments, exploring authorised forest roads or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Glen Elgin 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 Glen Elgin topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing forested mountain ridges, steep slopes, narrow spurs, saddles, elevated highlands, drainage divides and deeply incised gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Local mountain creeks, tributary drainage systems, forest gullies and waterways associated with the wider Clarence River catchment.

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

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural structures, forestry infrastructure, creek crossings, access roads and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, wooded mountain slopes, sheltered moist gullies, rocky ridges, riparian vegetation and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Glen Elgin, Glen Elgin State Forest, named local waterways, mountain ridges 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, 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 forestry operations, rural property management, conservation research and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

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

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Detailed terrain information for forest roads, vegetation assessment, management operations and bushfire preparedness.

• Bushwalkers & Wilderness Explorers – Mapping for forested mountain ridges, creek valleys, steep slopes and authorised recreational routes.

• Four-Wheel-Drive Enthusiasts & Remote-Area Travellers – Geographical reference for recorded forest roads, track junctions and rugged terrain, subject to current access restrictions.

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

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Mapping for mountain drainage systems, stream networks, erosion studies and catchment conservation.

• National Park & Conservation Professionals – Terrain information for protected-area management, ecological monitoring and regional conservation planning.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Mapping for preliminary site investigations, rural access assessment, drainage studies and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, flash flooding, remote-area access and search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, forest ecosystems, river catchments, rural settlement and 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 and community services, consult Glen Innes Severn Council and Clarence Valley Council.

For information about protected forests, conservation management, walking routes and national park access, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For current forest operations, management roads, recreational access 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 Glen Elgin district contains steep forested mountain slopes, remote creek valleys, isolated rural properties and unsealed management tracks subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in local waterways, slippery creek crossings, erosion and damage to access routes. Bushfires, fallen trees and active forestry operations may restrict forest roads and management trails. Some mapped routes cross private property or protected conservation land; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Remote forested areas may have limited mobile telephone coverage. Always check current road conditions, national park alerts, forestry notices, weather forecasts, flood warnings and fire danger ratings, respect property boundaries and protected environments, and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official access information or current emergency advice.

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For practical advice on interpreting contour lines, identifying mountain ridges and creek valleys, understanding grid references and navigating Australian landscapes, explore our guide to How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For further geographical coverage towards the north of Glen Elgin, the Rockadooie 9339-3S Topographic Map provides mapping of additional Northern Tablelands mountain country and forested valleys.

For geographical coverage to the south of Glen Elgin, the Yellow Jacket 9338-4S Topographic Map extends across neighbouring forested mountain ranges, remote creek catchments and rugged highland terrain.

For additional regional coverage west of Glen Elgin, the Glen Innes 9238-4S Topographic Map provides mapping towards the elevated rural landscapes and settlements of the Northern Tablelands.

For geographical coverage east of Glen Elgin, the Cangai 9338-1N Topographic Map provides complementary mapping of adjoining forested country, remote waterways and Clarence Valley hinterland landscapes.

For extended coverage of Glen Elgin State Forest, Nymboida conservation country, Butterleaf National Park and the surrounding Northern Tablelands escarpment, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify additional sheets and confirm their precise boundaries.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Glen Elgin 9338-4N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, forestry, bushwalking, environmental research, biodiversity conservation, catchment assessment, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.