Macksville 9436-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Nambucca Valley & Mid North Coast Topographic Mapping | Macksville, Nambucca River, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Taylors Arm & Coastal Wetlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the River Valleys, Coastal Estuaries and Forested Hinterland of Macksville

Discover the winding waterways, fertile river flats, historic rural settlements and spectacular coastal landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Macksville 9436-1S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Macksville and the surrounding Nambucca Valley, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, environmental researchers, bushwalkers, coastal managers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The region occupies a distinctive landscape where the forested foothills of the Great Dividing Range descend towards the Nambucca River estuary and the Pacific Ocean.

Across the sheet, river floodplains, rolling agricultural hills, native forests, coastal wetlands and sandy beaches combine to create one of the most geographically diverse landscapes of the NSW Mid North Coast.

Macksville and the Historic Nambucca Valley

The town of Macksville stands beside the Nambucca River, approximately halfway between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour.

Historically associated with dairying, timber production, agriculture and river transport, Macksville developed as an important commercial centre for the surrounding rural valley.

Its streets, bridges, railway infrastructure and agricultural hinterland reflect the long relationship between waterways, transport and regional settlement.

The map identifies Macksville, South Macksville, North Macksville, Congarinni, Gumma, Talarm, Wirrimbi and Newee Creek, together with numerous rural properties and smaller communities.

The broader Pacific Highway corridor has also shaped the region's development. The modern highway bypasses Macksville, improving regional transport connections while changing traffic patterns through the historic town centre.

The North Coast railway line remains another important geographical feature, linking the Nambucca Valley with towns farther north and south.

Nambucca River and Taylors Arm

The Nambucca River is the defining natural feature of the region.

Flowing east from the forested ranges, the river passes through agricultural valleys and tidal lowlands before entering the ocean at Nambucca Heads.

Its course illustrates the relationship between stream erosion, sediment transport, tidal processes and floodplain development.

One of its major tributaries is Taylors Arm, which joins the Nambucca River upstream of Macksville.

The wider drainage network includes Bowra River, Bowra Creek, Gumma Creek, Bellwood Creek, Newee Creek, Warrell Creek and numerous smaller tributaries.

These waterways connect the inland hills, grazing properties and coastal flats into a complex catchment.

Near Macksville, the river forms an important setting for agriculture, recreation, fisheries, water-quality monitoring and floodplain management.

The low-lying river country is particularly valuable for studying alluvial soils, meandering channels, tributary junctions and the distribution of riparian vegetation.

Bowraville and the Agricultural Hinterland

Northwest of Macksville lies Bowraville, a historic town within the Nambucca Valley.

The district's landscape contains rolling farmland, wooded hills, creek valleys and rural roads, illustrating the transition from coastal lowlands towards the more elevated interior.

The map also identifies Tewinga, Utungun, Yarrawonga, Yarranbella and Grays Crossing, together with surrounding agricultural country.

These rural districts have longstanding associations with dairy farming, cattle grazing, timber production and small-scale agriculture.

The varied terrain is especially useful for interpreting contour lines, slope gradients, drainage patterns and the relationship between agricultural clearing and native vegetation.

Nambucca Heads and the Coastal Estuary

To the east, Nambucca Heads occupies the coastal entrance of the Nambucca River.

The town is known for its dramatic river-mouth scenery, rocky coastal points, sandy beaches and extensive views across the Pacific Ocean.

Prominent mapped locations include Nambucca North Head, Wellington Rocks, Wellington Rock, Shelley Beach, Beilbys Beach, South Beach and the Nambucca River entrance.

The surrounding estuary supports mangroves, saltmarsh, seagrass beds and tidal flats, providing important habitats for fish, birds and other wildlife.

These environments demonstrate how river discharge, tidal movement, marine sediment and coastal processes influence the formation of estuarine landscapes.

The meeting of freshwater and marine systems makes the area particularly valuable for estuarine ecology, coastal conservation and environmental research.

Scotts Head, Warrell Creek and Coastal Wetlands

South of Nambucca Heads, the map includes Scotts Head, a coastal settlement overlooking beautiful sandy beaches and sheltered ocean waters.

The surrounding landscape includes low coastal hills, beach dunes, native vegetation and important wetland environments.

Warrell Creek is a significant waterway, draining country south of Macksville before joining the Nambucca River estuary near its entrance.

The creek and its associated wetlands are particularly relevant to flood studies, water-quality monitoring, aquatic habitats and land-use planning.

The map's coastal and estuarine coverage also includes Bellwood Swamp, Warrell Point, South Creek and other low-lying wetland features.

These landscapes provide excellent examples of how relatively small variations in elevation can influence drainage, vegetation and flooding.

Nambucca State Forest and Native Vegetation

The wider Nambucca Valley contains extensive native vegetation, including Nambucca State Forest and forested hills adjoining rural properties.

Vegetation ranges from eucalypt woodland and wet forest to sheltered creekside communities, coastal vegetation and mangrove habitats.

These plant communities vary according to rainfall, elevation, soil type, drainage and proximity to the coast.

The forests provide habitat for native birds, mammals and reptiles while contributing to the ecological health of local catchments.

The region is also culturally significant to the Gumbaynggirr people, whose enduring connections with the Nambucca Valley, waterways, coast and surrounding Country form an essential part of its history.

Rivers, Roads and Regional Land Management

The Nambucca Valley's geographical character presents important considerations for rural property owners, planners and emergency services.

Flooding can affect Macksville, Bowraville, Warrell Creek and low-lying settlements, while coastal storms and erosion may influence exposed shorelines.

The district's roads, bridges and railway corridors illustrate how transport networks have been designed around the region's rivers, wetlands and forested hills.

For agricultural and environmental professionals, detailed mapping assists with preliminary property access planning, drainage assessment, erosion management, catchment research and vegetation monitoring.

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

Whether you're investigating Macksville, studying the Nambucca River catchment, exploring the coastal landscape or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Macksville 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 Macksville topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling agricultural hills, river floodplains, coastal headlands, wooded ridges, estuarine flats and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Nambucca River, Taylors Arm, Bowra River, Warrell Creek, Gumma Creek, Bellwood Creek, Newee Creek and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Pacific Highway, Macksville township streets, regional connecting roads, rural property access tracks and recorded forest routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected town buildings, rural homesteads, bridges, North Coast railway infrastructure, schools, roads and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, agricultural pasture, mangrove wetlands, saltmarsh, riverine vegetation, sandy beaches and coastal headlands.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Macksville, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Gumma, Wirrimbi, Taylors Arm, Wellington Rocks and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinate and grid information for navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying, environmental research 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 rural property inspections, coastal fieldwork, wetland surveys, bushwalking, catchment research 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 floodplain assessment, agricultural planning, estuarine conservation, infrastructure studies and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Detailed geographical reference for property access, waterways, drainage, farm dams and land management.

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

• Catchment & Floodplain Managers – Terrain information for the Nambucca River, Taylors Arm, Warrell Creek, floodplains and tributary drainage systems.

• Coastal & Estuary Managers – Geographical context for tidal wetlands, mangrove habitats, coastal processes and environmental monitoring.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for native forests, estuarine habitats, riparian vegetation, biodiversity studies and ecological research.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain reference for preliminary infrastructure investigations, rural roads, drainage planning and professional fieldwork.

• Bushwalkers & Coastal Explorers – Detailed mapping for recorded tracks, forested hills, coastal landforms and authorised recreational routes.

• Urban & Regional Planners – Geographical context for Macksville, Nambucca Heads, transport development and floodplain constraints.

• Emergency Services – Terrain reference for river flooding, coastal storms, bushfire response and regional access.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study river estuaries, agricultural valleys, coastal processes, wetlands, settlement patterns and transport infrastructure.

📍 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 roads, planning, community services, flood information and environmental management, consult Nambucca Valley Council.

For information about the Nambucca River estuary, coastal habitats and water-quality monitoring, consult Nambucca River – NSW Environment and Heritage.

For catchment pollution monitoring and environmental health, consult NSW Environment Protection Authority.

For information about state forest access and management, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

For current flood warnings and emergency information, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

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

For marine and coastal weather forecasts, consult the Bureau of Meteorology.

The Macksville district contains flood-prone river flats, tidal waterways, estuarine wetlands, exposed beaches, rural properties and forested hills subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause significant rises in the Nambucca River and Warrell Creek, affecting low-lying roads, bridges and agricultural land. Coastal storms, strong surf, shifting sandbars and erosion may affect coastal access. Bushfires, fallen trees and forestry operations may restrict some inland roads and tracks. Mapped routes may cross private property or protected land; their depiction does not establish public access rights. Always check road conditions, official flood warnings, coastal weather forecasts, fire danger ratings and relevant access restrictions, and carry suitable navigation and emergency communication equipment.

This is a topographic map, not an official nautical chart. For boating in the Nambucca River estuary or offshore waters, use current authoritative nautical charts, maritime notices and marine weather information.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Macksville, the Missabotti 9436-1N Topographic Map provides mapping of adjoining Nambucca Valley highlands, rural settlements and forested catchments.

For geographical coverage immediately south, the Eungai 9436-2N Topographic Map extends through neighbouring rural country, coastal drainage systems and the Warrell Creek hinterland.

For geographical coverage immediately west, the Thumb Creek 9436-4S Topographic Map covers adjoining inland forests, tributary valleys and rugged mountain country.

To the east, the sheet extends towards the Pacific Ocean, and the available NSW catalogue does not identify a further corresponding land-based 1:25,000 sheet.

For broader geographical coverage of Macksville, Bowraville, the Nambucca River, Nambucca Heads and Scotts Head, consult the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Macksville 9436-1S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent reference for rural property management, coastal exploration, catchment research, environmental conservation, surveying, infrastructure planning, emergency services and geographical education.