Portland 8831-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Topographic Mapping | Portland, Sunny Corner State Forest & Central Tablelands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🌿 Explore the Historic Landscapes of Portland and the Central Tablelands

Discover the rugged mountain landscapes and historic mining country of the Central Tablelands of New South Wales with the Portland 8831-2N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Portland and its surrounding countryside near Lithgow, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, four-wheel-drive enthusiasts, environmental professionals, surveyors, land managers and emergency services.

Situated west of the Blue Mountains, Portland occupies a distinctive landscape of forested ridgelines, undulating tablelands, rural valleys and historic industrial settlements.

The surrounding region includes Sunny Corner State Forest and Winburndale Nature Reserve, where extensive eucalypt forests, steep creek valleys and the historic goldfields of the Central Tablelands create a fascinating landscape for exploration.

Portland itself is celebrated for its cement-making heritage, while nearby Sunny Corner recalls the region's rich history of gold and silver mining. The combination of natural terrain, forestry landscapes and historic resource development makes detailed topographic mapping particularly valuable.

At a scale of 1:25,000 (1cm = 250 metres), the map reveals the landscape through detailed contour lines, waterways, roads, tracks, vegetation and natural features.

Whether you're exploring the Sunny Corner forests, examining rural terrain, investigating the region's mining heritage or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Portland 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 Portland topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing forested ridgelines, hills, slopes and valleys.

• Waterways – Creeks, streams, drainage systems and other mapped water features.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural roads, forest trails, fire trails and mapped access routes.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected buildings, transport corridors, structures and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Eucalypt forests, native bushland, rural clearings and natural landscape features.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Named localities, ridges, valleys, waterways and other geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for navigation and 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 & Outdoor Enthusiasts – Detailed terrain information for exploring Portland, Sunny Corner State Forest and surrounding Central Tablelands bushland.

• Four-Wheel-Drive Enthusiasts – Geographical reference for understanding mapped forest roads, access tracks and rugged regional terrain.

• Gold Prospectors & History Enthusiasts – Explore the terrain, waterways and historic mining landscapes associated with the Sunny Corner goldfields.

• Environmental Professionals – Terrain, vegetation and drainage information for ecological assessments, catchment studies and conservation management.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for search-and-rescue operations, bushfire response and incident planning.

• Surveyors, Engineers & Land Managers – Detailed mapping for preliminary terrain investigations, infrastructure planning and professional fieldwork.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map is sourced from the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about New South Wales' natural and built environment.

The series includes contour lines, waterways, transport networks, vegetation, geographical features and place names.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For current walking-track conditions, park closures and visitor information, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation of NSW.

The Portland and Sunny Corner region contains working state forests, historic mining areas, rural properties and rugged bushland. Forest roads, access tracks and conditions may change following forestry operations, heavy rainfall or bushfire. Always check current information, observe access restrictions and obtain any required fossicking permissions before travelling.

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Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Portland 8831-2N Topographic Map combines detailed NSW mapping with a choice of finishes designed for bushwalking, four-wheel-drive exploration, environmental management, goldfield research and professional fieldwork.