Mount David 8830-3N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Central Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Mount David, Mount Lawson, Walbrook, Gilmandyke, Judds Creek, Rockley & Historic Rural Highlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Historic Highlands and Rural Landscapes of Mount David

Discover the rolling agricultural hills, forested ridges, winding creek valleys and historic country settlements of the New South Wales Central Tablelands with the Mount David 8830-3N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Mount David and the surrounding country between Bathurst, Rockley and Oberon, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, farmers, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, surveyors, heritage enthusiasts and emergency services.

The Mount David district occupies an attractive landscape where the elevated country of the Central Tablelands forms a mixture of open pasture, wooded hills, sheltered valleys and scattered rural properties.

The region's terrain has been shaped by geological processes, weathering, stream erosion and generations of agricultural settlement.

Mount David and Its Rural Heritage

Mount David is a rural locality southwest of Bathurst, situated within a district closely associated with the historical development of the Central Tablelands.

The surrounding landscape combines grazing properties, country roads, scattered homesteads, native woodland and agricultural clearings.

The district reflects the longstanding importance of sheep and cattle grazing, pastoral settlement and rural land management in the development of inland New South Wales.

Nearby localities identified in historical mapping include Walbrook, Gilmandyke, Judds Creek, Irene, Daisy Bank, Swatchfield, Balfour, Adderley and Swallows Nest.

Their names preserve the character of a rural landscape where properties, creeks, roads and small communities played an important role in regional settlement.

Walbrook and Gilmandyke form part of the surrounding agricultural highlands, with undulating grazing country contrasting against wooded ridges and creek valleys.

The area's varied topography provides an excellent reference for understanding how landform, water availability and road access influence rural development.

Mount Lawson and the Highland Ridges

One of the district's notable landmarks is Mount Lawson, situated within the rolling and wooded countryside of the Mount David region.

The surrounding hills contain rounded summits, narrow spurs, sheltered saddles and creek gullies, illustrating the varied relief of the Central Tablelands.

Contour lines reveal the changing gradients between elevated ridgelines, gently sloping pasture and more deeply dissected valley country.

These features are particularly useful for understanding topographic interpretation, drainage divides, slope assessment and rural land capability.

The landscape also includes rocky outcrops and weathered highland terrain characteristic of parts of the Bathurst–Oberon region.

Native vegetation occurs along wooded ridges, steeper slopes and watercourses, forming an important contrast with the surrounding agricultural clearings.

Creek Valleys and Catchment Landscapes

Judds Creek is among the important named geographical features of the Mount David district.

The surrounding countryside contains smaller creeks, drainage channels, gullies and farm dams that contribute to the local catchment system.

These waterways influence the development of agricultural valleys, soil moisture, vegetation patterns and rural access.

The broader district occupies country associated with the Macquarie River and Fish River catchment regions, where local drainage patterns are shaped by elevation and geological structure.

Understanding these systems is particularly useful for farm water planning, erosion management, catchment conservation and environmental monitoring.

The contrast between open grazing land and riparian vegetation also illustrates how water availability affects the distribution of native plants and wildlife.

Rockley, Black Springs and the Wider Region

Rockley provides important historical context for Mount David, representing one of the Central Tablelands' distinctive nineteenth-century villages.

The village developed within a landscape shaped by pastoral settlement, road transport and regional commerce.

Its historic buildings and surrounding rural countryside reflect the character of the Bathurst hinterland.

Further southeast, Black Springs lies within the broader Oberon highlands, a district associated with cool-climate forests, rural properties and commercial timber production.

The wider region includes native eucalypt woodland, pine plantations, agricultural pasture and sheltered creek vegetation.

The varying land uses demonstrate the relationship between elevation, climate, soil conditions, forestry and agricultural production.

The Mount David landscape also has a history of mineral exploration and settlement connected with the broader Central Tablelands, although individual historic workings should be confirmed against the appropriate mapped source.

Agriculture, Navigation and Land Management

The region's country roads and rural tracks provide essential access to farms, properties, small settlements and surrounding townships.

In hilly country, road alignments often follow ridgelines or creek valleys to negotiate the terrain efficiently.

This makes the map particularly useful for studying the relationship between landforms, infrastructure and property access.

The district's agricultural landscape remains important for livestock grazing, pasture management, fencing, stock-water planning and soil conservation.

Detailed topographic information also supports bushfire preparedness, drainage assessment, vegetation monitoring, infrastructure planning and emergency access.

The combination of historic rural settlements, wooded hills, agricultural valleys and intricate drainage networks makes Mount David particularly valuable for geographical education and professional fieldwork.

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

Whether you're investigating rural property, researching regional settlement, studying landscape processes or undertaking surveying and environmental fieldwork, the Mount David topographic map provides a dependable geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld and available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof DuPont™ Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Mount David topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling highland hills, forested ridges, rocky slopes, saddles, spurs and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Judds Creek, local tributaries, drainage channels, gullies, rural watercourses and agricultural dams.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural connecting roads, property access routes, forest tracks and other recorded roads.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, agricultural buildings, bridges, creek crossings and mapped infrastructure.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, grazing pasture, wooded hills, creekside vegetation, rocky terrain and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Mount David, Mount Lawson, Walbrook, Gilmandyke, Judds Creek and surrounding named features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical 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 rural property inspections, agricultural surveys, bushwalking, forestry fieldwork 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 rural property management, agricultural planning, environmental research and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

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

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for pasture management, grazing properties, stock-water planning and erosion assessment.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain information for preliminary site investigations, roads, drainage and professional fieldwork.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical context for native woodland, riparian habitats, land-use studies and biodiversity monitoring.

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Reference for wooded hills, rural valleys and authorised outdoor routes.

• Forestry Professionals – Mapping for access roads, vegetation assessments and operational planning.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain reference for tributary drainage patterns, erosion studies and rural water management.

• Heritage Researchers & Historians – Geographical context for historic rural settlement, Mount David, Rockley and the Bathurst hinterland.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfires, local flooding, rural property access and emergency planning.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study contours, agricultural land use, rural settlement, catchments and highland 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 local road conditions, rural development, planning and community services, consult Bathurst Regional Council and Oberon Council.

For catchment management, rural vegetation and agricultural land management, consult NSW Local Land Services.

For state forest information, forestry operations and track restrictions, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

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

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

The Mount David district contains rural grazing properties, wooded hills, creek valleys, farm dams and unsealed country roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall may cause rises in local waterways, erosion and temporary flooding at creek crossings. Frost, ice and occasional snow may affect elevated roads during winter. Bushfires, fallen trees and severe storms may also restrict access. Some mapped roads and tracks cross private property or managed forest land; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current road conditions, weather forecasts, flood warnings, fire danger ratings and local access restrictions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, engineering plans, official flood studies or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Mount David, the Rockley 8830-4S Topographic Map covers neighbouring historic rural landscapes and Central Tablelands high country.

For geographical coverage immediately south, the Burraga 8830-3S Topographic Map continues across the adjoining wooded hills and rural valleys.

For coverage towards the east, the Edith 8830-2N Topographic Map provides regional mapping of the neighbouring Oberon highlands. A verified Mapworld product URL is not currently available.

For geographical coverage immediately west, consult the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify and confirm the appropriate adjoining sheet.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Mount David 8830-3N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agriculture, forestry, environmental research, surveying, emergency services, heritage studies and geographical education.