Picton 9029-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Wollondilly Topographic Mapping | Picton, Stonequarry Creek, Thirlmere, Tahmoor & Southern Highlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Historic Townships and River Valleys of Picton

Discover the picturesque creek valleys, historic railway landmarks and rolling rural landscapes of the New South Wales Wollondilly region with the Picton 9029-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Picton and its surrounding countryside southwest of Sydney, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, environmental professionals, rural landowners, surveyors, engineers, infrastructure planners, emergency services and those interested in the region's history.

The Picton district occupies a distinctive landscape on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney Basin, where the broad Cumberland Plain gives way to the rolling hills, forested valleys and elevated countryside of the Southern Highlands.

The surrounding terrain combines historic townships, steep-sided creek valleys, rural properties, native eucalypt woodland, transport corridors and areas of expanding residential development. Its changing elevations make detailed topographic mapping particularly valuable for understanding the landscape.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Picton, Stonequarry Creek, the surrounding Wollondilly countryside and the nearby Thirlmere and Tahmoor districts.

The Stonequarry Creek is a defining geographical feature of Picton. Flowing through the centre of the historic township, the creek has influenced the settlement's location, transport infrastructure and development since the nineteenth century.

The creek occupies a relatively narrow valley surrounded by elevated country, creating a distinctive landscape in which residential streets, historic buildings and transport routes follow the natural contours.

The arrangement of the creek valley is particularly significant for understanding local flooding.

Heavy rainfall across the Stonequarry Creek and Racecourse Creek catchments can produce substantial rises in water levels, affecting low-lying areas of Picton.

The devastating June 2016 flood demonstrated the importance of understanding the relationship between local topography, drainage systems and urban development.

Detailed mapping provides an important geographical reference for identifying slopes, drainage lines and the broader catchment, although official flood studies remain essential for assessing flood risk.

The historic township of Picton is one of the oldest settlements in the Wollondilly region.

Established during the early nineteenth century, the town developed as an important stopping point along the route connecting Sydney with the Southern Highlands and inland New South Wales.

Its attractive historic buildings, established streets and surrounding rural landscapes retain much of the character of an earlier period of regional development.

One of Picton's most remarkable landmarks is the Stonequarry Creek Railway Viaduct.

Constructed between 1863 and 1867, this impressive sandstone railway bridge carries the Main Southern railway over Stonequarry Creek.

Designed under the direction of the celebrated railway engineer John Whitton, the viaduct is recognised as the oldest surviving stone-arch railway bridge in New South Wales.

Its substantial sandstone arches illustrate the engineering challenges involved in constructing a railway through the undulating terrain southwest of Sydney.

Nearby, the historic Victoria Bridge provides another important example of nineteenth-century infrastructure.

Completed in 1897, this timber truss road bridge spans Stonequarry Creek and demonstrates the continuing importance of river crossings and transport connections in the development of Picton.

Together, these bridges provide a fascinating illustration of how engineering structures were designed to negotiate the natural landscape.

The Main Southern railway line remains a prominent geographical feature of the district.

Its alignment follows the terrain between the Sydney Basin and Southern Highlands, passing through cuttings, embankments, bridges and tunnels constructed to accommodate the region's changing elevations.

The historic Picton railway tunnel, associated with an earlier railway alignment, provides another reminder of the engineering and geographical challenges involved in developing the region's transport network.

To the southwest, Thirlmere is another established township closely associated with the region's railway and natural heritage.

The wider Thirlmere district is renowned for its railway history and the nearby Thirlmere Lakes National Park, which protects a series of distinctive freshwater lakes and surrounding native vegetation.

These lakes occupy natural depressions within the landscape and form an important part of the area's environmental heritage.

The protected wetlands, woodland and surrounding drainage systems provide valuable opportunities for studying freshwater environments, vegetation and natural landforms.

Nearby Tahmoor forms part of the broader Wollondilly settlement corridor, where residential development, rural properties and transport infrastructure occupy the transition between the Sydney Basin and the Southern Highlands.

The district's roads and railway connections reflect the growing importance of this corridor for travel, industry and residential development.

To the east and southeast, the landscape becomes increasingly rugged towards the Bargo River and the escarpment country associated with the Southern Highlands.

These areas contain wooded slopes, narrow drainage lines, rocky ridgelines and sections of more challenging terrain.

The surrounding Wollondilly and Nepean river catchments are important components of the wider Sydney Basin drainage system.

Creeks and tributaries flowing through the Picton district eventually contribute to larger river systems, connecting local landforms and water management with the broader geography of southwestern Sydney.

This relationship between waterways, roads, railway infrastructure, settlement and surrounding hills makes the Picton region particularly valuable for geographical education and professional planning.

For rural property managers, understanding the location of slopes, drainage channels and access routes assists with land management and preliminary property assessment.

For environmental professionals, the area's creek systems, native vegetation and urban-rural interfaces provide opportunities for catchment studies, biodiversity monitoring and environmental assessment.

For emergency services, the combination of flood-prone waterways, bushland, transport corridors and residential development makes detailed geographical information especially useful for operational planning.

At a scale of 1:25,000 (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides the detail needed to interpret contours, identify waterways, recognise ridgelines and examine roads, railways and access routes throughout this varied landscape.

Whether you're exploring historic Picton, studying Stonequarry Creek, investigating rural property, examining regional transport infrastructure or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Picton 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 Picton topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling rural hills, creek valleys, wooded slopes, ridgelines, gullies and elevated country.

• Rivers & Waterways – Stonequarry Creek, local tributaries, drainage lines, farm dams and mapped waterways throughout the Picton district.

• Roads & Tracks – Urban streets, rural roads, transport corridors, property access tracks and recorded walking routes where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt woodland, open grazing country, creekside vegetation, wooded hills and developed urban landscapes.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Picton, Stonequarry Creek, historic railway features, named waterways, hills, valleys and surrounding geographical locations.

• 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 wooded hills, creek valleys and rural landscapes surrounding Picton and the Wollondilly district.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, elevations, waterways, drainage patterns and surrounding terrain.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for Stonequarry Creek catchment assessments, vegetation surveys, riparian habitat monitoring, erosion studies and environmental research.

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

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for flood response, bushfire planning, search-and-rescue operations, transport corridor incidents and emergency management.

• Urban Planners & Infrastructure Professionals – Detailed geographical information for understanding settlement patterns, transport networks, drainage systems and the interface between urban development and rural landscapes.

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between creek valleys, nineteenth-century railway engineering, historic settlement, rural land use and contemporary development in southwestern Sydney.

📍 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 planning, roads, flood management and community services, consult Wollondilly Shire Council.

For information about local flood risks and Stonequarry Creek, consult the NSW Government Stonequarry Creek Flood Study.

For current national park access, walking conditions and visitor information in the wider district, consult Thirlmere Lakes National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The Picton region contains creek valleys, flood-prone lowlands, rural properties, railway corridors and wooded hillsides subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause Stonequarry Creek and its tributaries to rise rapidly, potentially affecting roads, low-lying properties and access routes. Bushfires, storm damage and fallen trees can also affect rural and forested areas. Some railway infrastructure and rural tracks have restricted access. Always check current conditions, respect private property and access restrictions, and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Picton, the adjoining Camden 9029-4N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage towards Camden and the surrounding rural and suburban landscapes of southwestern Sydney.

For geographical coverage farther south and west, the neighbouring Bargo 9029-3N Topographic Map provides additional mapping of the Southern Highlands approach and surrounding rural country.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Picton 9029-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, environmental research, surveying, infrastructure planning, floodplain assessment, historical research, geographical education and professional fieldwork.