Pretty Gully 9340-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Northern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Pretty Gully, Girard State Forest, Boorook, Plumbago, Grasstree Mountain & Drake Hinterland | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Ranges and Historic Mining Country of Pretty Gully

Discover the rugged mountain ridges, winding creek valleys and secluded forests of northern New South Wales with the Pretty Gully 9340-2N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering the Pretty Gully district within the Tenterfield Shire, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, forestry professionals, environmental researchers, geologists, surveyors and emergency services.

The landscape occupies a distinctive part of the Northern Tablelands, where the elevated country surrounding Drake gives way to densely forested hills and the deeply dissected river catchments of the northern NSW hinterland.

The map provides detailed geographical coverage relevant to Pretty Gully, Girard, Boorook, Plumbago, Grasstree Mountain and the surrounding creek systems.

Unlike the broad pastoral plains around Tenterfield, this country is characterised by steep slopes, narrow ridges, wooded gullies and an intricate network of waterways.

Pretty Gully, the geographical feature from which the sheet takes its name, forms part of this network of small valleys and tributaries that shape the local terrain.

Nearby, Girard State Forest occupies extensive wooded country, with native eucalypt forests, steep ridgelines, recorded management tracks and sheltered drainage gullies.

The forested slopes provide important habitat for native wildlife and illustrate the natural vegetation communities of the transition between the Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers.

To the west, Boorook is a historic rural locality associated with the region's early grazing, timber and mineral exploration activities.

The wider district has a particularly interesting mining heritage. Localities such as Plumbago, Bungoona Antimony and Main Camp Gully reflect the search for gold, antimony and other minerals in the rugged ranges.

These historical place names provide valuable clues to former land uses and illustrate how mineral discoveries influenced the development of remote settlements and access tracks.

A prominent geographical feature is Grasstree Mountain, also recorded in some historical sources as Grass Tree Mountain. Its wooded slopes and surrounding ridges contribute to the region's complex topography.

Other named features include The Plateau, The Meadows, Main Camp Range and the Jenny Lind locality.

The area's waterways are equally distinctive. The map identifies numerous creeks and gullies, including Boorook Creek, Girard Creek, Emu Creek, Deep Creek, Plumbago Creek, Rocky Creek and Spankers Creek.

Additional drainage features such as Cedar Tree Gully, Cherry Tree Gully, Frenchmans Gully, Jump Up Creek, Kangaroo Creek and Sawpit Gully demonstrate the remarkable density of the local watercourse network.

These features are particularly useful when interpreting the closely spaced contours of mountain valleys and assessing how rainfall drains through forested country.

The Bruxner Highway, which connects Tenterfield and Casino, passes through the broader district and provides an important transport corridor between the Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers.

Nearby Drake, to the south, is another settlement with a history of gold mining and forestry, while Tabulam, farther east, occupies an important position in the Clarence River Valley.

The wider region also contains substantial protected woodland and forest landscapes, including conservation areas around the Timbarra and Girard districts.

The combination of remote forests, mineral history, steep mountain terrain and complex drainage systems makes Pretty Gully particularly valuable for geographical research, land management and environmental assessment.

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

Whether you're researching historic mining sites, exploring authorised forest routes, studying catchments or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Pretty Gully 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 Pretty Gully topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing forested mountain ridges, steep slopes, narrow spurs, saddles, rocky hillsides, gullies and creek valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Boorook Creek, Girard Creek, Emu Creek, Deep Creek, Plumbago Creek, Rocky Creek, Spankers Creek and numerous additional tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Bruxner Highway, Girard district roads, rural access routes, recorded forestry management tracks and fire trails where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural buildings, homesteads, roads, bridges, historic mining-related features where recorded and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, managed state forest, wooded mountain slopes, rocky ridges, rural clearings and creekside vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Pretty Gully, Girard, Boorook, Plumbago, Grasstree Mountain, Main Camp Range and surrounding named 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 & Wilderness Explorers – Detailed terrain information for understanding forested ridges, creek valleys, steep slopes and remote mountain landscapes.

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

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for forest roads, management tracks, vegetation assessment, erosion monitoring and operational planning.

• Geologists & Mining Historians – Geographical reference for studying the historical mining localities of Plumbago, Bungoona Antimony and the wider Drake district.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for native forest surveys, creek catchment studies, habitat assessment and biodiversity monitoring.

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

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire response, flash flooding, rural access and remote-area search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, drainage networks, mineral exploration, forest ecology and rural settlement.

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

For local road conditions, rural planning, land management and community information, consult Tenterfield Shire Council.

For official records of historical mining activities and mineral resources, consult NSW Resources.

The Pretty Gully region contains steep forested slopes, remote rural properties, unsealed roads and numerous creek crossings. Heavy rainfall can cause sudden rises in waterways, erosion and damage to forest access tracks. Bushfires, fallen trees and forestry operations may restrict access, while old mining areas can contain hazardous shafts, unstable ground and abandoned workings. Some roads and tracks cross private land or restricted forestry areas; depiction on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry suitable navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official mine safety information or current emergency advice.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately south of Pretty Gully, the adjoining Drake 9340-2S Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet covering Drake and the surrounding historic mining country.

For additional coverage immediately west, the Bookookoorara 9340-3N Topographic Map extends across the neighbouring Northern Tablelands.

For coverage immediately east, the Mallanganee 9440-3N Topographic Map provides further coverage of the forested Northern Rivers hinterland.

Use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify additional adjoining sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Pretty Gully 9340-2N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for bushwalking, forestry management, rural property assessment, geological research, conservation planning, surveying, geographical education and professional fieldwork.