Marengo 9337-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW New England & Dorrigo Hinterland Topographic Mapping | Marengo, Mount Hyland, World Heritage Rainforest, Marengo State Forest, Ellis State Forest & Bicentennial National Trail | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rainforest Highlands and Mountain Wilderness of Marengo

Discover the ancient rainforests, towering mountain ridges, secluded creek valleys and extensive native forests of northern New South Wales with the Marengo 9337-1S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Marengo and the rugged eastern New England Tablelands between Hernani and Dundurrabin, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, wilderness navigators, forestry professionals, conservation managers, environmental researchers, rural landowners, surveyors and emergency services.

The Marengo district occupies a spectacular landscape where the elevated New England Tablelands descend towards the Dorrigo Plateau and Clarence River hinterland. Mountain ridges, deeply dissected valleys, moist forest communities and remote access tracks combine to create challenging but exceptionally interesting terrain.

Marengo and the Eastern New England Highlands

The rural locality of Marengo lies within an elevated landscape historically associated with pastoral settlement, timber production and forest management.

The official topographic sheet identifies Marengo Plain, Glen Fernaigh and surrounding rural properties, together with a complex network of forest roads and mountain tracks.

The district's combination of open highland clearings and densely wooded slopes illustrates how elevation, rainfall, soils and landform influence vegetation and settlement.

Access through this country is associated with Marengo Road, Chaelundi Road, Hardens Road and Sheepstation Creek Road, linking remote properties and forested ranges to surrounding communities.

Mount Hyland Nature Reserve and World Heritage Rainforest

One of the sheet's most significant features is Mount Hyland, rising to approximately 1,437 metres above sea level.

The mountain forms a striking landmark within the Mount Hyland Nature Reserve, where ancient rainforest and distinctive montane forest ecosystems are protected.

The reserve forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, recognised for its outstanding natural and evolutionary significance.

Its protected landscape contains moss-covered rainforest, tree ferns, towering native trees and sheltered mountain gullies. The surrounding vegetation is influenced by cool highland temperatures, abundant rainfall and changing elevations.

Mount Hyland Vista Point offers views over the surrounding mountain and forest landscape, while designated walking routes allow visitors to experience the rainforest environment.

The reserve is also important for threatened native wildlife, including the Hastings River mouse and pouched frog, two remarkable species once believed to be extinct before their rediscovery.

For conservation professionals and geography students, Mount Hyland provides an excellent setting for studying high-altitude rainforest, vegetation zones, biodiversity and landscape ecology.

Bees Nest Ridge, McDonalds Ridge and Long Range

The Marengo sheet contains an impressive collection of named mountain landforms.

Bees Nest Ridge, McDonalds Ridge and Long Range extend through forested high country, creating elevated spurs and drainage divides above adjoining creek valleys.

These features illustrate the relationship between mountain geology, erosion, stream development and topographic relief.

The map's contours reveal changes in slope gradient, allowing users to identify steep ridges, saddles, gullies and more accessible sections of high ground.

London Bridge, another named geographical feature, contributes to the district's distinctive landscape.

The variety of elevations and landforms makes the Marengo map especially useful for contour interpretation, field navigation, terrain assessment and geomorphological research.

Marengo, Ellis and Hyland State Forests

The surrounding landscape contains extensive sections of Marengo State Forest, Ellis State Forest and Hyland State Forest.

These forests include native eucalypt communities, wooded ridges, sheltered valleys and recorded management roads.

They reflect the region's longstanding association with forestry, rural industry and native forest management.

The official sheet identifies routes including Hyland Road, Marengo Road, Elks Road, Old Hardens Road, Jordans Track, Bees Nest Trail, Boundary Creek Trail and Mount Hyland Track.

These roads and tracks provide geographical references for forestry operations, land management and authorised recreation. However, some routes may be gated, restricted or temporarily closed.

The Bicentennial National Trail

An especially notable feature is the Bicentennial National Trail, sections of which traverse the Marengo high country.

This long-distance trail crosses diverse Australian landscapes and is used by suitably prepared walkers, horse riders and other authorised trail users.

The trail's passage through the district provides an interesting connection between historic rural routes, mountain landscapes, native forests and modern long-distance recreation.

Its mapped alignment offers useful geographical context, but current route information, access arrangements and official trail guides should always be consulted.

Guy Fawkes River and Chaelundi Wilderness

The wider Marengo region is closely connected with Guy Fawkes River National Park and Chaelundi National Park, which protect rugged gorges, significant old-growth forest and extensive native wildlife habitats.

Chaelundi National Park is especially notable for its outstanding old-growth forest and remote river environments.

The surrounding mountains and waterways contribute to a larger conservation landscape linking the New England Tablelands with the eastern escarpment.

These forests support a diverse range of native wildlife, including lyrebirds, rock-wallabies, owls, frogs and forest-dwelling mammals.

The varied terrain is particularly valuable for catchment conservation, threatened-species research, fire ecology and wilderness management.

Navigation and Professional Fieldwork

Marengo's remote forests, steep mountain slopes and intricate drainage systems can make navigation challenging.

Rain, fog, fallen trees and active forest management operations may affect road conditions and access, while mobile telephone coverage may be unreliable.

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

Whether you're studying Mount Hyland's World Heritage rainforest, investigating the Marengo forest landscape, walking an authorised section of the Bicentennial National Trail or undertaking environmental fieldwork, the Marengo 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 Marengo topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Mount Hyland, Bees Nest Ridge, McDonalds Ridge, Long Range, steep slopes, saddles, mountain spurs and deeply incised gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Mountain creeks, forest drainage systems, tributary gullies and waterways associated with the surrounding New England highland catchments.

• Roads & Tracks – Marengo Road, Chaelundi Road, Hardens Road, Hyland Road, Jordans Track, Bees Nest Trail, Boundary Creek Trail and recorded forest management routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, forestry infrastructure, tracks, property access roads, survey landmarks and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – World Heritage rainforest, native eucalypt forests, mountain woodland, sheltered moist gullies, rocky ridges and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Marengo, Mount Hyland, Mount Hyland Vista Point, Bees Nest Ridge, McDonalds Ridge, Long Range, London Bridge and surrounding 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 rainforest bushwalking, wilderness navigation, forestry fieldwork, 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 national park management, forestry operations, biodiversity research, catchment planning and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Wilderness Explorers – Detailed mapping for forested mountain ridges, rainforest gullies and authorised remote-area routes.

• Bicentennial National Trail Users – Geographical reference for mapped high-country trail sections and surrounding terrain.

• National Park & Conservation Managers – Mapping for Mount Hyland Nature Reserve, protected rainforest and surrounding conservation landscapes.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Terrain and habitat information for rainforest ecosystems, threatened wildlife and biodiversity surveys.

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

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Mapping for remote property access, waterways, gradients and land-management planning.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Study mountain ridges, drainage divides, valley erosion and highland landforms.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain information for mountain creeks, tributary networks and forest catchments.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Geographical reference for preliminary investigations, survey control, coordinates and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services & Search-and-Rescue Teams – Detailed information for remote access, bushfire response, difficult terrain and operational coordination.

• Geography Students & Educators – Explore World Heritage rainforest, mountain topography, forest management, biodiversity and the relationships between climate, elevation and vegetation.

📍 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 Mount Hyland's rainforest, walking routes, visitor facilities and current access conditions, consult Mount Hyland Nature Reserve – NSW National Parks.

For further information about surrounding old-growth forest and remote protected landscapes, consult Chaelundi National Park and Guy Fawkes River National Park.

For state forest access, management roads, forestry operations and temporary closures, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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

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

The Marengo district contains steep forested mountain slopes, rainforest valleys, rocky ridges, isolated rural properties and unsealed management tracks subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in mountain creeks, erosion and dangerous crossings. Fog, fallen trees, bushfires and forest management activities may restrict access. Some remote tracks have limited mobile coverage, and mapped routes may cross private property or restricted conservation land. Their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current national park alerts, forestry notices, road conditions, weather forecasts, flood warnings and fire danger ratings, respect protected habitats and property boundaries, and carry suitable navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, current access information or emergency advice.

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For advice on interpreting contours, ridges, creek valleys, grid references and Australian landscapes, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For immediate geographical coverage to the north, the Chaelundi 9337-1N Topographic Map extends across adjoining mountain forests, protected wilderness and rugged eastern escarpment country.

For coverage immediately south, the Hernani 9337-2N Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of the neighbouring Hernani district, elevated rural highlands and surrounding forested catchments.

For geographical coverage immediately west, the Wards Mistake 9337-4S Topographic Map covers the adjoining western New England Tablelands countryside and mountain drainage systems.

For additional coverage immediately east, the Dundurrabin 9437-4S Topographic Map extends across neighbouring Dorrigo hinterland forests, mountain valleys and rural highland country.

For broader geographical coverage of Marengo, Mount Hyland, Chaelundi, Guy Fawkes River National Park and the eastern New England Tablelands, consult the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Marengo 9337-1S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rainforest bushwalking, wilderness navigation, forestry, conservation management, biodiversity research, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.