Murrumbateman 8728-3S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Murrumbateman, Yass River, Nanima, Berrebangalo, Bellmount Forest, Murrumbateman Creek & Canberra Wine Region | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rolling Tablelands and Rural Valleys of Murrumbateman

Discover the rolling grazing hills, picturesque vineyard landscapes, winding creek valleys and historic rural settlements of southern New South Wales with the Murrumbateman 8728-3S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Murrumbateman and the surrounding countryside between Canberra and Yass, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, vineyard managers, environmental researchers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The Murrumbateman district occupies a distinctive landscape within the Southern Tablelands, where gently undulating agricultural country is crossed by rural waterways, wooded ridges, grazing properties and an expanding network of roads and settlements.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Murrumbateman, Nanima, Berrebangalo, Bellmount Forest, Murrumbateman Creek, Corregans Creek, the Yass River and Mount Gounyan.

The historic village of Murrumbateman lies along the Barton Highway, approximately midway between Canberra and Yass, surrounded by productive farming properties, vineyards and rural residential communities.

Originally associated with pastoral settlement and nineteenth-century gold prospecting, Murrumbateman has developed into an important centre of the Canberra District cool-climate wine region.

The area's elevation, seasonal temperature variation and well-drained slopes contribute to its suitability for viticulture.

Today, vineyards and cellar doors occupy parts of the surrounding countryside alongside sheep and cattle properties, rural homesteads and agricultural enterprises.

The Barton Highway forms an important transport corridor through the district, linking Canberra with Yass and the Hume Highway.

Its route illustrates the relationship between regional transport infrastructure, rural settlement and changing land use.

The nearby Nanima district contains gently rolling hills, grazing properties, wooded slopes and rural access roads.

The landscape is particularly valuable for examining how topography influences property boundaries, agricultural activities and drainage patterns.

The Yass River is one of the wider district's defining waterways, flowing through the Southern Tablelands before joining the Murrumbidgee River system.

Its tributaries form a network of creek valleys, drainage depressions and gently sloping catchments.

The local waterways include Murrumbateman Creek, Corregans Creek, Nowlands Creek, Maloy Creek, Hickeys Creek, McClungs Creek and Englands Creek.

These branching watercourses demonstrate the relationship between rainfall, soil conditions, erosion, groundwater movement and agricultural land management.

The district also contains geographical landmarks such as Mount Gounyan, Nanima Hill and the Berrebangalo countryside, providing useful reference points for understanding elevation and local relief.

Native vegetation survives along creek corridors, rocky hillsides and rural woodland remnants, contrasting with the more extensively cleared grazing and vineyard country.

The broader landscape includes remnants of Southern Tablelands grassy woodland, supporting native plants, birds and other wildlife.

The region's combination of agricultural production, expanding rural residential development and native vegetation creates important opportunities for biodiversity conservation and catchment management.

The local road network includes Murrumbateman Road, rural property access routes and the Barton Highway, connecting the village with surrounding communities and agricultural properties.

Increasing development in the Canberra–Yass corridor has made accurate geographical information particularly valuable for property planning, land management, infrastructure assessment and environmental research.

The district also provides an excellent setting for studying rural settlement, agricultural geography, water catchments, land-use change and the relationship between terrain and viticulture.

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

Whether you're investigating rural property, managing vineyards, studying creek catchments or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Murrumbateman 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 Murrumbateman topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling tableland hills, gently elevated ridges, rural valleys, slopes, drainage depressions and creek catchments.

• Rivers & Waterways – Yass River, Murrumbateman Creek, Corregans Creek, Nowlands Creek, Maloy Creek, Hickeys Creek and associated tributaries and farm dams.

• Roads & Tracks – Barton Highway, regional connecting roads, rural property access routes, local streets and other mapped tracks.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected village buildings, rural homesteads, agricultural structures, bridges, road crossings and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native grassy woodland, riparian vegetation, grazing properties, vineyard landscapes, rocky hills and agricultural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Murrumbateman, Nanima, Berrebangalo, Bellmount Forest, Mount Gounyan, Nanima Hill and surrounding geographical 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 rural property inspections, vineyard 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 rural property management, vineyard planning, catchment assessment and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

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

• Viticulturalists & Vineyard Managers – Mapping for vineyard site assessment, slope orientation, terrain elevation, drainage and agricultural planning.

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Terrain information for grazing properties, pasture management, fencing, erosion assessment and water-resource planning.

• Urban Planners & Development Professionals – Mapping for rural residential development, infrastructure assessment, settlement patterns and land-use investigations.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for native woodland research, riparian vegetation, biodiversity surveys and environmental monitoring.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Mapping for Yass River tributaries, drainage systems, erosion studies and waterway rehabilitation.

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

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for grassfires, bushfires, local flooding, severe weather and rural property access.

• Geography Students & Educators – Explore the relationship between tableland topography, agricultural settlement, vineyards, water catchments and regional development.

📍 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 planning, development applications, agricultural land management and community services, consult Yass Valley Council.

For information about Murrumbateman's wineries, rural heritage and regional attractions, consult Visit Yass Valley.

For catchment management, waterway health and rural land rehabilitation, consult Local Land Services NSW.

For current bushfire and grassfire 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 Murrumbateman district contains rural grazing properties, vineyards, creek crossings, unsealed access roads and developing residential areas subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause local flooding, erosion and damage to rural crossings, while grassfires and bushfires may affect farmland, native woodland and rural settlements. Frost, fog and icy roads can create winter driving hazards. Some mapped routes cross private property or restricted land; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current weather forecasts, road conditions, flood warnings, fire danger ratings and access restrictions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies, engineering surveys or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Murrumbateman, the Jerrawa 8728-3N Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of adjoining Southern Tablelands grazing country and river catchments.

For geographical coverage immediately south of Murrumbateman, the Lake George 8727-1N Topographic Map extends across the neighbouring southern country towards the Lake George basin and surrounding rural landscapes.

For additional geographical coverage immediately west of Murrumbateman, the Dalton 8728-4S Topographic Map provides a companion sheet covering rural properties, tableland hills and waterways of the wider Yass–Dalton district.

For geographical coverage immediately east of Murrumbateman, the Collector 8728-2S Topographic Map provides mapping of adjoining country towards Collector, rural grazing valleys and elevated Southern Tablelands landscapes.

For extended coverage of the Murrumbateman wine region, Yass River catchment, Nanima district and surrounding Southern Tablelands, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify further neighbouring sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Murrumbateman 8728-3S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, viticulture, agriculture, environmental research, catchment conservation, regional planning, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.