Nimmitabel 8724-1N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Snowy Monaro Topographic Mapping | Nimmitabel, Brown Mountain, Maclaughlin River, Glenbog State Forest & Monaro Range | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Mountain Highlands and Historic Landscapes of Nimmitabel

Discover the rolling high-country grasslands, forested mountain ranges and historic rural landscapes of the New South Wales Snowy Monaro region with the Nimmitabel 8724-1N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Nimmitabel and surrounding country between Cooma, Bombala and the South Coast escarpment, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, forestry managers and emergency services.

The Nimmitabel district occupies a distinctive landscape where the Monaro high plains meet the Great Dividing Range, creating a dramatic transition between open pastoral country and the deeply dissected valleys descending towards the coast.

The map provides coverage relevant to Nimmitabel, Brown Mountain, Glenbog, Pigring Creek, Cochrane Lake, the Monaro Range and surrounding mountain catchments.

The historic village of Nimmitabel lies approximately 37 kilometres south of Cooma, at an elevation of around 1,070 metres. Its traditional streetscape, old railway infrastructure and nineteenth-century buildings reflect the district's long pastoral and transport history.

One of the town's best-known landmarks is Geldmacher's Windmill, a surviving reminder of Nimmitabel's agricultural heritage. The village also gained wider recognition as a filming location for the 1960 film The Sundowners.

East of Nimmitabel, Brown Mountain marks the dramatic descent from the elevated Monaro country towards the Bega Valley and Pacific coast.

The Brown Mountain and Pipers Lookout area offers sweeping views across forested escarpments and coastal hinterland. Nearby, Brown Mountain Flora Reserve protects important native vegetation, including tall eucalypt forest and sheltered rainforest communities.

The surrounding Glenbog State Forest contains extensive wooded slopes, winding forest roads and mountain creek systems. Its rugged terrain provides important geographical context for forestry operations, environmental monitoring and fire management.

The map also identifies features associated with Coghills Rock, Packers Flat, Steeple Flat, Square Range and the Werri Berri Hills, illustrating the varied elevation and landforms throughout the region.

Several significant waterways originate in or pass through the wider district, including the Maclaughlin River, Bemboka River, Bombala River, Nunnock River and Numeralla River.

Their headwaters and tributaries demonstrate the importance of the Great Dividing Range as a watershed separating coastal drainage from the inland Snowy River catchment.

Local waterways such as Pigring Creek, Jettiba Creek, Georges Creek and Big Bog Creek further illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the highlands.

The combination of rural grazing properties, historic settlements, mountain forests and important catchment boundaries makes the Nimmitabel region particularly valuable for geographical research, land management and outdoor navigation.

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 Brown Mountain, investigating rural property, studying the Monaro catchments or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Nimmitabel 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 Nimmitabel topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling highland plains, forested escarpments, rocky ridgelines, steep slopes, spurs, gullies and valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Maclaughlin River, Pigring Creek, local tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Monaro Highway, Snowy Mountains Highway, rural roads, forest management routes and recorded tracks where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, mountain rainforest, open grazing country, highland grasslands and wooded creek valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Nimmitabel, Brown Mountain, Glenbog, Coghills Rock, Cochrane Lake 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 Brown Mountain, forested ridges and high-country landscapes surrounding Nimmitabel.

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

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for forest access, operational planning, vegetation management and terrain assessment.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for mountain catchment studies, vegetation surveys, biodiversity monitoring and conservation research.

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

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, mountain road incidents, flood planning and search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between the Great Dividing Range, highland settlement, forest ecosystems and river catchments.

📍 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 protected forests, conservation areas and visitor access, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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

For local road conditions, rural planning and community services, consult Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

The Nimmitabel region contains elevated mountain roads, steep forested escarpments, rural properties and waterways subject to rapidly changing conditions. Winter snow, ice, frost and fog can affect travel, particularly around Brown Mountain and the Monaro Range. Heavy rainfall may cause creek flooding, landslips and damage to unsealed roads. Forestry operations and conservation restrictions may limit access to some tracks. Always check current conditions, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current road access information.

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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.

For additional geographical coverage immediately south of Nimmitabel, the adjoining Glen Allen 8724-1S Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage through the forested ranges and rural highlands towards Bombala.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Nimmitabel 8724-1N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for bushwalking, forestry management, rural property assessment, environmental research, surveying, catchment planning, geographical education and professional fieldwork.