Michelago 8726-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Topographic Mapping | Michelago, Clear Range & Tinderry Nature Reserve | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Mountain Ranges and Rural Landscapes of Michelago

Discover the rugged mountain landscapes, open grazing country and forested valleys of the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales with the Michelago 8726-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Michelago and its surrounding countryside south of Canberra, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, land managers and emergency services.

Situated along the Monaro Highway between Canberra and Cooma, Michelago occupies a distinctive landscape where the rolling Monaro tablelands meet the forested mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range.

The mapped area includes Michelago, Clear Range, Michelago Creek, surrounding rural properties and sections of Tinderry Nature Reserve.

To the west, Clear Range forms a prominent series of mountain ridges overlooking the Michelago Valley. Its steep slopes, rocky outcrops and wooded gullies contrast with the open grazing country below.

To the east, the landscape rises towards the rugged country of Tinderry Nature Reserve, where extensive native forests, mountain ridges and secluded creek valleys provide important habitats for native wildlife.

The district's waterways form part of the wider Murrumbidgee River catchment, with numerous creeks draining the surrounding mountains and crossing the agricultural valley floor.

Michelago also has an interesting pastoral and transport history. The historic railway corridor connecting Queanbeyan and Cooma passes through the district, reflecting the importance of the Southern Tablelands as a transport link between Canberra and the Monaro.

The contrast between the relatively open valley, steep mountain slopes and forested reserves makes this a particularly useful landscape for studying topography, drainage and land use.

At a scale of 1:25,000 (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides the detail needed to interpret contours, identify waterways, recognise ridgelines and understand roads and access routes through the surrounding countryside.

Whether you're exploring the Michelago high country, investigating rural property, examining mountain catchments or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Michelago 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 Michelago topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing Clear Range, mountain ridges, steep forested slopes, rolling hills, gullies and valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Michelago Creek, local tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems within the wider Murrumbidgee catchment.

• Roads & Tracks – Monaro Highway, rural roads, property access routes, forest management trails and other mapped tracks.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Michelago village, selected rural homesteads, historic railway features, bridges and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, woodland, grazing country, rocky hillsides and open tableland landscapes.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Michelago, Clear Range, Tinderry Nature Reserve and surrounding named hills, valleys, creeks and localities.

• Grid References – Coordinate grids and reference information for 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

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Detailed terrain information for understanding slopes, drainage patterns, access roads and surrounding geographical features.

• Bushwalkers & Mountain Explorers – Geographical reference for exploring authorised routes through Clear Range and the forested country around Michelago.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Useful for vegetation surveys, catchment assessments, habitat studies and conservation management.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain and infrastructure information for preliminary site investigations, rural road planning and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, search-and-rescue operations and incident planning.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain ranges, rural valleys, historic transport routes and agricultural settlement in the Southern Tablelands.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map is sourced from the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about New South Wales' natural and built environment.

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 nature reserve access, walking conditions and visitor information, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For current road conditions and travel alerts, consult Live Traffic NSW.

The Michelago district contains rural properties, steep forested terrain, unsealed mountain roads and waterways subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall, bushfire, snow and winter ice may affect roads and tracks. Access to private land and protected areas is subject to restrictions. Always check current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys or statutory planning documents.

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

Discover our complete collection of NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps, providing detailed topographic coverage throughout New South Wales.

For practical advice on interpreting contour lines, understanding grid references and navigating Australian landscapes, explore our guide to How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

The Michelago sheet is particularly useful for understanding the relationship between Clear Range, the Michelago Valley, the forested Tinderry foothills and the rural landscape of the Monaro Highway corridor.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Michelago 8726-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, bushwalking, environmental research, surveying, infrastructure planning and professional fieldwork.