Gresford 9233-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Hunter Valley Topographic Mapping | Gresford, East Gresford, Paterson River, Allyn River, Lostock Dam & Barrington Tops Hinterland | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the River Valleys and Rural Highlands of Gresford

Discover the picturesque river valleys, rolling agricultural hills and forested highlands of the New South Wales Hunter Region with the Gresford 9233-3S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Gresford and surrounding country in the Upper Paterson and Allyn River valleys, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, agricultural managers and emergency services.

The Gresford district occupies a distinctive landscape north of Maitland and west of Dungog, where fertile river flats, wooded ridgelines and rural grazing properties form part of the transition between the Hunter Valley and the southern foothills of Barrington Tops.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Gresford, East Gresford and the surrounding Paterson and Allyn River countryside, with Allynbrook, Lostock and the upper river catchments providing important regional context.

The Paterson River is a defining geographical feature of the district. Rising in the mountainous country of Barrington Tops, it flows southwards through the Hunter Region before joining the Hunter River near Hinton.

Around Gresford, the river passes through fertile agricultural valleys, where alluvial soils have long supported grazing, dairying and other rural enterprises.

The neighbouring Allyn River is another significant waterway. Flowing from the forested country of Barrington Tops, it winds through the Upper Allyn Valley before joining the Paterson River near the lower Gresford district.

The communities of Gresford and East Gresford developed along these river valleys, with historic churches, rural buildings, bridges and community facilities reflecting the region's agricultural heritage.

East Gresford lies close to the Allyn River, while Gresford is associated with the neighbouring Paterson River valley. Their location illustrates the importance of waterways in shaping the district's settlement and transport routes.

Nearby, the historic Beatty Hotel, Gresford Showground and the village suspension bridge are distinctive features of the local community.

North of Gresford, Lostock Dam impounds the Paterson River, providing water storage for irrigation, conservation and regional use. The surrounding reservoir landscape includes wooded hills, steep slopes and sheltered waterways.

The Lostock and Allynbrook districts form part of a scenic rural corridor leading towards the increasingly rugged forested mountains of Barrington Tops.

Farther north, Chichester State Forest and Barrington Tops National Park protect extensive native forests, mountain streams and important catchment environments.

These protected landscapes provide valuable regional context for understanding the source of the Paterson and Allyn rivers.

The surrounding countryside contains rural roads such as Allyn River Road, Paterson River Road, Gresford Road and Glendonbrook Road, connecting farming communities through the river valleys and surrounding hills.

The combination of agricultural floodplains, forested ridges, river catchments and historic settlements makes Gresford particularly valuable for rural property management, environmental assessment and geographical research.

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

Whether you're exploring the Gresford countryside, studying the Paterson and Allyn catchments, investigating rural property or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Gresford topographic map provides an excellent geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Gresford topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling agricultural hills, forested ridgelines, river valleys, slopes, spurs and gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Paterson River, Allyn River, local creeks, tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural roads, village streets, property access routes, forest management trails and recorded tracks where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Open grazing country, eucalypt woodland, wooded hillsides, riverine vegetation and fertile valley flats.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Gresford, East Gresford, named waterways, hills, ridgelines, rural localities 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 & Nature Explorers – Detailed terrain information for exploring the river valleys, wooded hills and rural landscapes around Gresford.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, slopes, waterways, farm dams and drainage patterns.

• Agricultural Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for grazing property planning, irrigation assessment, rural infrastructure and agricultural land-use studies.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for Paterson and Allyn River catchment assessments, riparian habitat studies and biodiversity monitoring.

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

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

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between river systems, agricultural settlement, historic transport routes and catchment development in the Hunter Region.

📍 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 the Paterson and Allyn river catchments and local water supply, consult Hunter Water – Paterson and Allyn Rivers.

For information about regional water storage and recreation, consult Lostock Dam – NSW Government.

For local roads, planning, flood management and rural services, consult Dungog Shire Council.

The Gresford region contains flood-prone river flats, rural properties, creek crossings and roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in the Paterson and Allyn rivers, affecting low-lying roads, bridges and agricultural land. Bushfires, storms and fallen trees may also restrict access through surrounding forests. Some rural tracks cross private property or have restricted access. Always check current conditions, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current road access information.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Gresford, the adjoining Allynbrook 9233-3N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage through the upper Paterson and Allyn River valleys.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Gresford 9233-3S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, environmental research, surveying, catchment assessment, geographical education and professional fieldwork.