Gospers Mountain 8931-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Wollemi Wilderness Topographic Mapping | Gospers Mountain, Wollemi National Park, Capertee River, Wollemi Range & Greater Blue Mountains | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rugged Sandstone Mountains and Wilderness of Gospers Mountain

Discover the spectacular sandstone ridges, deeply incised valleys and extensive native forests of the New South Wales Central Tablelands with the Gospers Mountain 8931-1N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Gospers Mountain and surrounding country within Wollemi National Park, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, environmental professionals, conservation managers, bushfire researchers, national park rangers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Gospers Mountain region occupies a remarkable landscape within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, where rugged sandstone ranges, forested plateaux and deeply dissected creek valleys create some of the most remote terrain in southeastern Australia.

The map provides coverage relevant to Gospers Mountain, the Wollemi Range, Wirraba Range, Tam O'Shanters Glen, Mount Molong, Green Hill and Mount Sentinel, together with numerous smaller ridgelines and waterways.

Wollemi National Park protects more than 500,000 hectares of spectacular mountain country, including extensive eucalypt forests, sandstone escarpments, narrow gorges and important wilderness catchments.

The park forms part of the largest declared wilderness area in New South Wales and is internationally recognised for its remarkable biodiversity and geological heritage.

The nearby Capertee River forms an important geographical feature along the western margins of the mapped area. Flowing through rugged sandstone country, it joins the Wolgan River farther downstream to form the Colo River.

The surrounding catchments include Gospers Creek, Running Stream Creek, Coorongooba Creek, Dingo Creek and Tam O'Shanters Creek, illustrating the intricate drainage systems that have shaped the landscape.

Prominent mountain features such as Mount Molong and Mount Sentinel provide geographical reference points for understanding the arrangement of ridges, slopes and intervening valleys.

The district is also historically significant as the origin of the devastating 2019–2020 Gospers Mountain Fire.

Beginning on 26 October 2019 following lightning activity, the fire eventually burned approximately 512,626 hectares, becoming the largest single forest fire in Australia's recorded history.

The fire spread across substantial areas of Wollemi National Park and surrounding regions, highlighting the enormous challenges of bushfire management in remote, steep and heavily forested country.

The wider Wollemi wilderness is also renowned for the extraordinary Wollemi Pine, an ancient tree species surviving in a small number of protected mountain canyons.

The combination of rugged terrain, important river catchments, protected forests and historical bushfire significance makes the Gospers Mountain district particularly valuable for conservation research, environmental monitoring and emergency planning.

At a scale of 1:25,000 (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides the detail needed to interpret contours, identify waterways, recognise ridgelines and examine access routes through this challenging landscape.

Whether you're studying the Wollemi wilderness, investigating the Gospers Mountain bushfire, planning environmental fieldwork or exploring remote mountain geography, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Gospers Mountain topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing sandstone ridges, steep mountain slopes, rocky escarpments, spurs, saddles, gullies and deep valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Capertee River, Gospers Creek, Running Stream Creek, Coorongooba Creek and surrounding drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Remote access routes, management trails, fire trails and recorded tracks where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural structures, management infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, sandstone plateaux, rocky escarpments, sheltered gullies and wilderness vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Gospers Mountain, Wollemi Range, Wirraba Range, Mount Molong, Mount Sentinel and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation 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 option for lightweight use, archival storage, and indoor reference

• Suitable for framing, classrooms, or desktop use

💧 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, and search and rescue teams

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage

• Withstands snow, rain, mud, and UV exposure

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Dry-erase compatible: Write temporary notes with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean

• Use Mark-It-Dots to highlight key coordinates, routes, or activity zones

• Excellent for field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms, and incident control centres

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Wilderness Explorers – Detailed terrain information for interpreting remote sandstone ridges, mountain valleys and wilderness landscapes within Wollemi National Park.

• Bushfire Researchers & Fire Management Professionals – Geographical reference for studying the terrain associated with the 2019–2020 Gospers Mountain Fire, natural fire barriers, drainage systems and forest recovery.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for vegetation surveys, biodiversity monitoring, catchment assessments, erosion studies and conservation research.

• National Park Rangers & Conservation Managers – Geographical information for protected-area management, habitat monitoring and authorised field operations.

• Surveyors & Environmental Consultants – Terrain information for preliminary site investigations, geographical assessment and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Detailed geographical reference for bushfire response, remote-area search-and-rescue operations and incident management.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between sandstone geology, mountain topography, river erosion, wilderness ecosystems and historical bushfire behaviour.

📍 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 current national park access, walking conditions, closures and visitor information, consult Wollemi National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about bushfire history, vegetation management and emergency preparedness, consult NSW Rural Fire Service.

For official findings concerning the 2019–2020 Gospers Mountain Fire, consult the NSW Coroners Court Bushfire Inquiry.

The Gospers Mountain region contains extremely remote wilderness terrain, steep sandstone cliffs, deep gullies, dense forests and waterways subject to rapidly changing conditions. Much of the surrounding country has no established walking tracks, limited mobile reception and difficult emergency access. Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, rockfalls and hazardous creek crossings. Bushfire damage, fallen trees and unstable slopes may create additional navigation hazards. Remote bushwalking requires substantial experience, careful route planning and reliable navigation and emergency communication equipment. Some management routes and conservation areas have restricted access. Always check current park alerts and respect access restrictions. Topographic maps are not substitutes for current park advice, specialist route information or official emergency warnings.

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

For additional geographical coverage immediately south of Gospers Mountain, the adjoining Mount Morgan 8931-1S Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage into the surrounding sandstone mountain country.

For broader geographical coverage, the Rock Hill 8931-2N and Glen Alice 8931-4N Topographic Maps provide additional mapping of the wider Wollemi region.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Gospers Mountain 8931-1N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for wilderness navigation, bushfire research, conservation management, environmental assessment, emergency services, geographical education and professional fieldwork.