Kookabookra 9337-4N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW New England Tablelands & Guy Fawkes River Topographic Mapping | Kookabookra, Sara River, Aberfoyle River, Guy Fawkes River National Park, Nowlands Falls & Historic Goldfields | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rugged River Gorges and Historic Highlands of Kookabookra

Discover the dramatic mountain gorges, winding wilderness rivers, remote rural settlements and rugged forested highlands of northern New South Wales with the Kookabookra 9337-4N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Kookabookra and the surrounding country between Guyra and Glen Innes, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, conservation managers, forestry professionals, historical researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Kookabookra district occupies a remarkable landscape where the elevated New England Tablelands descend towards the deeply dissected river gorges of Guy Fawkes River National Park.

Here, rolling pastoral highlands contrast with steep forested ridges, rocky escarpments, sheltered gullies and narrow river valleys, creating a landscape rich in geographical, ecological and historical interest.

Kookabookra and Its Historic Goldfields

The rural locality of Kookabookra has a fascinating history associated with the gold discoveries of the late nineteenth century.

Gold was discovered in the district during the 1880s, attracting prospectors to an isolated region of rugged hills, river valleys and difficult access routes.

For a brief period, Kookabookra became a thriving mining settlement, with a hotel, shops, a post office and a police presence serving the local population.

The boom was relatively short-lived, and little remains of the original township today.

Its history provides an evocative reminder of how mineral discoveries could transform remote Australian landscapes, only for settlements to disappear as mining activity declined.

The official map identifies Kookabookra, Mine Creek, Bear Hill and surrounding historic property names, providing valuable geographical context for investigating the region's mining heritage.

The wider district also reflects generations of pastoral settlement, cattle and sheep grazing, forestry and remote rural land management.

Sara River and Aberfoyle River Gorges

One of the defining geographical features of the sheet is the network of waterways associated with the Sara River and Aberfoyle River.

These rivers drain the eastern New England highlands through rugged, deeply incised valleys before joining the wider Guy Fawkes River system.

Their courses reveal the influence of geological structure, erosion, mountain rainfall and long-term stream incision on the development of the landscape.

The map's numerous contours illustrate the contrast between elevated ridges and the steep river valleys below.

Other named waterways include Kookabookra Creek, Oban River, Boban Creek, Gardiner Creek, Jocks Creek, Seven Mile Creek, Nowlands Creek and Brewers Creek.

Additional drainage systems include Cockatoo Creek, Nuggety Creek, Pargo Creek, Goat Hole Creek, Oaky Creek, Back Creek, Spring Creek, Mine Creek and Old Station Creek.

These creeks and gullies demonstrate how the forested mountains are divided into an intricate network of catchments.

The drainage patterns provide an excellent setting for studying stream gradients, catchment boundaries, river erosion and the relationship between contours and water movement.

Guy Fawkes River National Park

Much of the rugged eastern and southern country is protected within Guy Fawkes River National Park.

This extensive conservation landscape contains steep river gorges, tall eucalypt forests, sheltered valleys and significant wildlife habitats.

The park occupies part of the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, where mountainous terrain and relatively limited development have helped preserve large areas of native vegetation.

Its forests support important wildlife, including the spotted-tailed quoll, powerful owl and other threatened native species.

The protected valleys also contribute to the health of the regional river systems, providing important habitat and catchment protection.

The wider landscape has enduring Aboriginal cultural significance, reflecting the longstanding connections of Traditional Owners with its mountains, waterways and surrounding Country.

Nowlands Falls and Mountain Landmarks

Among the map's notable natural features is Nowlands Falls, associated with the rugged waterways of the Kookabookra highlands.

Waterfalls and deeply incised creek systems illustrate how changes in geology and stream gradient influence the formation of dramatic landforms.

The sheet also identifies Mount Gardiner, Mount Ellis, Mount Mulligan, Mount Peter, Mount Ross, Dingo Top and Bear Hill.

Other prominent landforms include Paddy Ross Ridge, Red Range, Dingo Spur, Spion Kopje, Pack Saddle, Sandy Gap and Bear Hill Gap.

These features provide valuable reference points for understanding the region's elevation and complex relief.

The difference between high ridgelines and river valleys makes detailed topographic contours especially useful for navigation, geomorphological research and environmental assessment.

Historic Huts and Remote Pastoral Country

The map includes numerous distinctive names associated with earlier pastoral and rural activity.

Among them are Boban Hut, Two Mile Hut, Wonga Hut, Paddy's Land Hut and Brazier's Hut.

These named features provide a glimpse into the region's history of isolated settlement, grazing and travel through mountainous country.

The surrounding rural landscape also includes historic property names such as Oakvale, Woodlands, Gardiner, Mornington, Snowflake, Nonaweena and Amos Park.

Their distribution illustrates how settlement developed around accessible ridges, grazing clearings, watercourses and country roads.

The surviving geographical names are particularly interesting for local historians, heritage researchers and property owners.

Forest Roads and Remote-Area Navigation

The official map identifies routes including Kookabookra Road, Paddy Ross Trail, Boban Trail, Seven Mile Trail, Wonga Trail, Braziers Trail, Mount Gardiner Trail, Paddysland Road and Pinkett Road.

These routes cross a combination of grazing country, forested hills and remote mountain landscapes.

Some roads and tracks are unsealed, privately controlled or subject to conservation and forestry access restrictions.

The district's complicated relief can make navigation challenging, particularly where steep gullies and heavily wooded slopes obscure the surrounding terrain.

For landowners and professional users, accurate topographic information is valuable for property assessment, forest management, vegetation monitoring, drainage studies and bushfire preparedness.

For bushwalkers and conservation researchers, the map assists with interpreting ridgelines, saddles, watercourses, gradients and recorded access routes.

The combination of historic goldfields, remote pastoral landscapes, ancient river gorges and extensive native forests makes Kookabookra an outstanding geographical study area.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, buildings, vegetation, geographical names and coordinate references.

Whether you're investigating Kookabookra's gold-mining history, studying the Sara and Aberfoyle river catchments, exploring authorised wilderness routes or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Kookabookra 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 Kookabookra topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing steep river gorges, elevated tableland ridges, mountain spurs, saddles, rocky hills and deeply incised gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Sara River, Aberfoyle River, Oban River, Kookabookra Creek, Boban Creek, Nowlands Creek, Gardiner Creek and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Kookabookra Road, Paddy Ross Trail, Boban Trail, Seven Mile Trail, Wonga Trail, Braziers Trail and recorded rural access routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, historic hut locations, stockyards, forest-management infrastructure, road crossings and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, sheltered river gorges, wooded highlands, grazing clearings, rocky escarpments and protected wilderness.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Kookabookra, Nowlands Falls, Mount Gardiner, Bear Hill, Paddy Ross Ridge, Red Range, Mount Ellis 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 wilderness navigation, bushwalking, rural property inspections, 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 conservation management, rural land planning, catchment studies, historical research and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Wilderness Navigators – Detailed mapping for remote mountain ridges, steep gorges, creek valleys and authorised wilderness routes.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Terrain reference for remote property access, drainage, stock-water planning and land management.

• Goldfields Historians & Heritage Researchers – Geographical context for Kookabookra's historic mining settlement, former tracks and pastoral huts.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Terrain information for Guy Fawkes River National Park, forested habitats and protected river gorges.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for native forest research, threatened-species habitats, biodiversity and vegetation monitoring.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Geographical reference for the Sara, Aberfoyle and Oban river systems and tributary drainage networks.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Detailed information for studying mountain erosion, valley development and geological landforms.

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Reference for forest roads, vegetation assessment, access planning and bushfire preparedness.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Terrain and coordinate information for preliminary investigations and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services & Search-and-Rescue Teams – Geographical reference for bushfires, remote-area access, flooding and difficult terrain.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study river gorges, goldfields history, mountain topography, native forests and rural 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 protected wilderness, conservation management, national park access and visitor safety, consult Guy Fawkes River National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For conservation information about neighbouring forests and the regional river system, consult Guy Fawkes River Flora Reserve.

For local road conditions and rural planning, consult Glen Innes Severn Council and Armidale Regional Council.

For current bushfire information, fire danger ratings and emergency warnings, consult NSW Rural Fire Service.

For flood warnings, severe weather and emergency advice, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

For information about historic mining records and mineral resources, consult Geological Survey of NSW.

The Kookabookra district contains steep forested gorges, remote river crossings, isolated rural properties, old mining areas and unsealed mountain tracks subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in the Sara and Aberfoyle river systems, erosion and hazardous crossings. Historic mining areas may contain unstable ground or concealed workings. Bushfires, fallen trees and conservation management operations may restrict access, and mobile telephone reception can be unreliable. Some mapped roads and tracks cross private property or protected land; their depiction does not establish public access rights. Gold prospecting also requires confirmation of current land permissions and mining regulations. Always check national park alerts, road conditions, river levels, weather forecasts, flood warnings and fire danger ratings, respect property boundaries and carry suitable navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, current mine-safety information, official access advice or emergency warnings.

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For geographical coverage immediately north of Kookabookra, the Sara River 9338-3S Topographic Map extends across neighbouring river gorges, forested ranges and eastern New England country.

For coverage immediately south, the Wards Mistake 9337-4S Topographic Map provides mapping of adjoining grazing highlands, mountain forests and rural river catchments.

For geographical coverage immediately west, the Backwater 9237-1N Topographic Map extends across neighbouring New England Tablelands country and western drainage systems.

For additional coverage immediately east, the Chaelundi 9337-1N Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of adjoining Guy Fawkes River wilderness, protected forests and rugged mountain valleys.

For extended coverage of Kookabookra, the Sara River, Aberfoyle River, Guy Fawkes River National Park and the surrounding New England escarpment, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify additional sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Kookabookra 9337-4N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for wilderness navigation, rural property management, heritage research, catchment studies, conservation, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.