Oberon 8830-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Central Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Oberon, Fish River, Oberon Dam, Lake Oberon, Hazelgrove & Edith | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Mountain Highlands and Forested Landscapes of Oberon

Discover the rolling mountain highlands, picturesque waterways and extensive forests of the New South Wales Central Tablelands with the Oberon 8830-1S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Oberon and its surrounding country west of the Blue Mountains, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, anglers, rural landowners, forestry professionals, environmental researchers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The Oberon district occupies an elevated landscape within the Great Dividing Range, where rolling agricultural country, timber plantations and native eucalypt forests are interspersed with creek valleys, rocky ridgelines and rural settlements.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Oberon, Oberon Dam, the Fish River and surrounding rural highlands, with Hazelgrove, Norway, Edith, Duckmaloi and Tarana providing important regional context.

The Fish River is a defining geographical feature of the district. Flowing through the Central Tablelands, it forms part of the Macquarie River catchment and has played an important role in the region's agricultural development, settlement and water supply.

Just south of Oberon township, Oberon Dam impounds the Fish River to form Lake Oberon, an important regional water storage.

The reservoir lies approximately 1,068 metres above sea level, surrounded by wooded hills, grassy slopes and recreational reserves. Its waters support a popular trout fishery, attracting anglers seeking rainbow and brown trout.

Notable lakeside locations include Kelly's Bay, Reef Reserve and Oberon Dam Picnic Area, where the surrounding landscape provides opportunities to appreciate the relationship between the lake, its catchment and the elevated countryside.

The reservoir is also a significant component of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme, supplying water to communities and industries across the Central Tablelands.

The historic township of Oberon occupies elevated country at the junction of important regional routes, including O'Connell Road, Abercrombie Road and Duckmaloi Road.

Originally known as Bullock Flat, the settlement developed during the nineteenth century as grazing, farming, timber production and gold discoveries encouraged European settlement.

Today, Oberon remains an important centre for agriculture, forestry and the surrounding rural communities.

To the east, Duckmaloi and the adjoining highlands contain forested valleys, rural properties and waterways descending through the western Blue Mountains country.

The Duckmaloi River, farther east of Oberon, is another notable mountain waterway and an established trout-fishing destination.

To the north, the Hazelgrove and Tarana districts contain picturesque farmland, creek systems and wooded slopes.

South of Oberon, the surrounding Edith and Shooters Hill highlands rise into extensive forested country, where native eucalypt vegetation and commercial pine plantations dominate sections of the landscape.

The wider Oberon region is renowned for its proximity to Jenolan Caves, Kanangra-Boyd National Park and the Greater Blue Mountains, whose spectacular limestone formations, sandstone escarpments and mountain forests provide important regional context.

The combination of highland agriculture, forest resources, water storage infrastructure and natural catchments makes the district particularly valuable for land management, environmental assessment and geographical research.

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

Whether you're exploring Lake Oberon, investigating rural property, studying the Fish River catchment or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Oberon 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 Oberon topographic map includes:

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

• Rivers & Waterways – Fish River, Lake Oberon, local creeks, tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Township streets, regional roads, rural property tracks, forest access routes and recorded management trails.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected urban and rural buildings, roads, bridges, water supply infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, pine plantations, cultivated land, grazing country and lake foreshore vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Oberon, Oberon Dam, Fish River, named waterways, hills, ridgelines 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 the highland hills, waterways and forested landscapes surrounding Oberon.

• Anglers & Outdoor Enthusiasts – Geographical reference for understanding Lake Oberon's surrounding terrain, access roads and recreational areas.

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

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Terrain and access information for forest management, plantation planning, vegetation assessment and field operations.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for Fish River catchment assessments, waterway monitoring, vegetation surveys and biodiversity research.

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

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, rural property access, search-and-rescue operations and incident management.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, water storage, forestry, agricultural settlement and catchment management in the Central Tablelands.

📍 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 Oberon Dam, Lake Oberon and water supply operations, consult Oberon Dam – WaterNSW.

For local roads, rural development, land management and community services, consult Oberon Council.

For recreational information, including trout fishing and lake access, consult Visit Oberon – Fishing.

The Oberon region contains highland roads, rural properties, forested slopes, lakes and waterways subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall may cause creek flooding, erosion and damage to unsealed roads. Winter frost, fog, snow and ice can affect travel across the elevated Central Tablelands. Lake Oberon is subject to water supply protection rules, boating restrictions and changing water levels. Always check current weather, road and recreational access conditions, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current waterway safety information.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Oberon, the adjoining Tarana 8830-1N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage towards Tarana, Lowes Mount and the surrounding Central Tablelands.

For additional highland and forest coverage southwest of Oberon, the Shooters Hill 8830-2S Topographic Map provides a useful regional companion.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Oberon 8830-1S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for bushwalking, fishing, forestry management, rural property assessment, agricultural planning, environmental research, surveying, geographical education and professional fieldwork.