Jerangle 8726-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Jerangle, Strike-a-Light River, Strike-a-Light Nature Reserve, Burnt School Nature Reserve & Tallaganda Hinterland | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rural Highlands and Forested Valleys of Jerangle

Discover the rolling grazing country, winding mountain waterways and native forests of the New South Wales Southern Tablelands with the Jerangle 8726-2N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Jerangle and its surrounding rural highlands southeast of Canberra, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, agricultural professionals, environmental scientists, forestry managers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Jerangle district lies within the Snowy Monaro region, where broad pastoral valleys meet the wooded hills and elevated ridgelines associated with the Great Dividing Range.

The landscape is characterised by grazing properties, open grassland, native eucalypt woodland, rocky slopes and small creek systems. Its varied elevation and relatively isolated setting make detailed topographic mapping particularly valuable.

The historic rural settlement of Jerangle developed as a service centre for surrounding pastoral properties. Today, its village buildings, rural roads and scattered homesteads reflect the continuing importance of agriculture in the district.

One of the wider area's most distinctive waterways is the Strike-a-Light River, which flows through the Southern Tablelands landscape and provides a natural corridor of riparian vegetation, rural grazing flats and wooded slopes.

The river's tributaries and neighbouring drainage lines create an intricate pattern of creek valleys and low ridges. These landforms are especially useful for interpreting contour lines, understanding catchments and assessing rural access.

Northwest of Jerangle, Strike-a-Light Nature Reserve protects approximately 407 hectares of native vegetation adjoining the Strike-a-Light River.

The reserve contains valuable woodland habitat and forms part of a wider network of protected landscapes across the Southern Tablelands.

Farther north, Burnt School Nature Reserve protects approximately 285 hectares of native vegetation. Its name recalls a local schoolhouse destroyed by fire during the early twentieth century, a reminder of the district's rural settlement history.

These reserves provide important regional context for the Jerangle sheet, although their full coverage may extend onto neighbouring maps.

To the east, the country rises towards the Tallaganda ranges, where native eucalypt forests, elevated ridgelines and sheltered gullies form part of an extensive conservation and forestry landscape.

Tallaganda National Park protects important forest ecosystems within the wider region, while adjoining state forest and conservation lands contribute to the ecological diversity of the southern ranges.

The neighbouring Captains Flat and Tinderry districts illustrate the region's contrasting landscapes, from historic mining country and granite peaks to secluded pastoral valleys.

South of Jerangle, the highland country continues towards Whinstone and Numeralla, with additional mapping needed to follow the connecting rural valleys and mountain drainage systems.

The district's combination of agricultural properties, wooded mountains, small waterways and protected reserves makes it particularly valuable for rural property management, biodiversity monitoring and geographical research.

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

Whether you're investigating property, studying the Strike-a-Light catchment, exploring authorised rural routes or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Jerangle 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 Jerangle topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling pastoral hills, wooded ridgelines, slopes, spurs, saddles, gullies and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Local mountain streams, tributaries, rural drainage channels, farm dams and waterways associated with the Southern Tablelands catchments.

• Roads & Tracks – Jerangle Road, rural connecting roads, property access routes, forestry management trails and recorded tracks where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Grazing country, native eucalypt woodland, forested slopes, creekside vegetation, rocky hillsides and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Jerangle, named waterways, rural roads, hills, ridgelines, reserves 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 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

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for property access, terrain gradients, waterways, farm dams and surrounding landforms.

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

• Bushwalkers & Rural Explorers – Detailed terrain information for interpreting wooded hills, creek valleys and authorised public access routes.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for native woodland surveys, river catchment studies, habitat monitoring and biodiversity assessment.

• National Park Rangers & Conservation Managers – Terrain information for reserve management, vegetation monitoring and authorised field operations.

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Geographical reference for forest access, management roads, vegetation assessment and fire planning.

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

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

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between pastoral settlement, river drainage, rural transport routes, protected woodland and the Southern Tablelands environment.

📍 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 conservation area information, access restrictions and visitor advice, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For official information about the neighbouring highland forests, consult Tallaganda National Park.

For rural road conditions, planning, land management and community services, consult Snowy Monaro Regional Council and Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council.

The Jerangle district contains private pastoral properties, creek crossings, wooded hills and unsealed roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and make rural roads difficult or impassable. Frost, fog, snow and ice can affect higher roads during winter, while bushfires and fallen trees may restrict forest access. Some reserves and forestry tracks have restricted entry, and roads shown on a topographic map do not necessarily provide public access. Always check current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current emergency advice.

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

Discover our complete collection of NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps, providing detailed geographical coverage across New South Wales and adjoining regions.

For practical advice on interpreting contour lines, identifying ridgelines and creek valleys, 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 Jerangle, the adjoining Whinstone 8726-2S Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet covering the southern highland country.

For additional geographical coverage immediately west, the adjoining Tinderry 8726-1S Topographic Map extends into the neighbouring Tinderry Range district.

For coverage immediately north, the adjoining Hoskinstown 8727-2S Topographic Map provides further mapping of the northern Southern Tablelands.

Use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify further adjoining sheets for extended regional coverage.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Jerangle 8726-2N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, bushwalking, forestry, conservation research, surveying, geographical education and professional fieldwork.