Meadow Flat 8831-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Central Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Meadow Flat, Sunny Corner, Mount Lambie, Kirkconnell, Yetholme & Sunny Corner State Forest | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Highlands and Historic Goldfields of Meadow Flat

Discover the rolling mountain highlands, historic goldfields and extensive forests of the New South Wales Central Tablelands with the Meadow Flat 8831-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Meadow Flat and surrounding country between Bathurst and Lithgow, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, forestry professionals, rural landowners, environmental researchers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The Meadow Flat district occupies an elevated landscape along the Great Dividing Range, where native eucalypt forests, pine plantations, rocky hills and rural grazing properties create a varied geographical setting.

The map provides coverage relevant to Meadow Flat, Sunny Corner, Kirkconnell, Mount Lambie, Yetholme, Tarana and the surrounding forested highlands.

The historic village of Meadow Flat lies beside the Great Western Highway, one of the principal transport corridors connecting Sydney with Bathurst and the Central West.

Nearby, Sunny Corner is renowned for its nineteenth-century mining heritage. Gold discoveries brought prospectors to the district, followed by important silver-mining operations that helped establish Sunny Corner as a significant mining settlement.

The surrounding landscape contains historical mine workings, forest roads and geological features associated with this mining history.

Sunny Corner State Forest occupies extensive country north of Meadow Flat, providing an intricate network of forested ridges, management trails, creek valleys and recreational routes.

The forest is popular with mountain bikers, trail riders and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, although access depends on current forestry conditions and permitted activities.

To the south, Mount Lambie rises above the surrounding countryside, providing a prominent geographical reference point between Meadow Flat and the Lithgow district.

The nearby Mount Ovens Range, Ovens Range, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tarana Ridge and Mount Tennyson illustrate the complex arrangement of elevated ridges and valleys across the Central Tablelands.

The district contains numerous waterways, including Meadow Flat Creek, Kirkconnell Creek, Eusdale Creek, Black Spring Creek and Diamond Swamp Creek.

These creeks form part of the broader drainage landscape surrounding the Great Dividing Range, where ridgelines separate catchments and influence the movement of water.

Nearby Wambool Nature Reserve protects native woodland and important vegetation communities, while Kirkconnell State Forest and surrounding managed forests contribute to the district's forestry landscape.

Napoleon Reef and Napoleon Reefs provide further reminders of the region's historical mining activity.

The combination of forested highlands, historic goldfields, agricultural properties and regional transport corridors makes Meadow Flat particularly valuable for environmental assessment, property management and geographical research.

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

Whether you're exploring Sunny Corner, investigating rural property, studying forest catchments or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Meadow Flat 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 Meadow Flat topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling mountain highlands, rocky ridgelines, slopes, spurs, gullies and valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Meadow Flat Creek, Kirkconnell Creek, Eusdale Creek, Black Spring Creek and local drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Great Western Highway, rural roads, forest access routes, management trails and recorded tracks.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, managed plantations, grazing country, rocky slopes and wooded creek valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Meadow Flat, Sunny Corner, Mount Lambie, Kirkconnell, Yetholme, Tarana 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 Sunny Corner State Forest, wooded ridgelines and the surrounding Central Tablelands.

• Four-Wheel-Drive & Mountain Biking Enthusiasts – Geographical reference for forest roads, steep terrain, access tracks and surrounding landforms.

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

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Terrain information for forestry operations, access planning, vegetation assessment and fire management.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for vegetation surveys, creek catchment studies, biodiversity monitoring and conservation research.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Geographical reference for preliminary site investigations, roads, drainage assessments and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Mapping for bushfire response, search-and-rescue operations, remote-area access and incident management.

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain terrain, historical mining, railway development, forestry 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 information about state forest access, recreation, forestry operations and temporary closures, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

For nearby protected-area access and conservation information, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about local roads and rural services, consult Bathurst Regional Council and Lithgow City Council.

The Meadow Flat region contains forested hills, historic mining areas, rural properties, creek crossings and unsealed roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and make forest trails difficult or impassable. Active forestry operations, bushfires, fallen trees and winter frost or ice may affect access. Historical mining areas can contain unstable ground or abandoned workings. Always check current conditions, follow forest access restrictions, respect private property and carry suitable 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 Meadow Flat, the adjoining Portland 8831-2N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage towards Portland and surrounding Central Tablelands forests and rural country.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Meadow Flat 8831-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for bushwalking, mountain biking, forestry management, historical goldfield research, rural property assessment, surveying, environmental studies and professional fieldwork.