Shannons Flat 8626-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Snowy Mountains Topographic Mapping | Shannons Flat, Murrumbidgee River, Yaouk Nature Reserve, Bobeyan Road & Monaro Highlands | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Mountain Valleys and Rural Highlands of Shannons Flat

Discover the sweeping mountain grasslands, forested ridgelines and secluded river valleys of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains with the Shannons Flat 8626-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Shannons Flat and the surrounding country northwest of Cooma, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, conservation managers, emergency services and visitors exploring the southern approaches to the Australian Capital Territory.

The Shannons Flat region occupies a distinctive landscape within the Monaro Highlands, where elevated pastoral country meets the forested mountain slopes and upper river catchments of the northern Snowy Mountains.

Situated between Namadgi National Park to the north and the Murrumbidgee River to the south, the district forms part of the transition between the elevated Australian Alps and the more open grazing country of the Monaro.

The surrounding countryside combines rolling highland grasslands, scattered eucalypt woodland, rocky ridgelines, shallow valleys, creek systems and rural grazing properties. Its changing elevations and extensive network of country roads make detailed topographic mapping particularly valuable for understanding the landscape.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Shannons Flat, Yaouk Nature Reserve, Alum Creek, Jones Creek, Bobeyan Road and the surrounding Murrumbidgee River catchment, with the adjoining Yaouk and Bolaro districts providing important regional context.

The Murrumbidgee River is a defining geographical feature of the wider district. Rising in the Australian Alps, the river flows through the Snowy Mountains and Monaro region before continuing westward across southern New South Wales.

Around Shannons Flat, local tributaries drain the elevated countryside towards the Murrumbidgee, creating a network of gullies, stream valleys and natural drainage corridors.

Two of the area's important waterways are Alum Creek and Jones Creek, which flow through the surrounding highland country towards the Murrumbidgee River.

These waterways illustrate the relationship between slopes, catchment boundaries and river systems, with seasonal rainfall and snowmelt influencing the movement of water through the landscape.

The district's elevated setting is another defining characteristic.

Much of the surrounding country lies approximately 1,000 metres or more above sea level, making Shannons Flat considerably cooler than the lower inland plains.

Winter frosts, occasional snowfalls and rapidly changing weather are characteristic of this section of the Monaro Highlands.

One of the area's prominent geographical landmarks is Mount Roberts, rising to approximately 1,450 metres above sea level.

The mountain provides a distinctive reference point in the surrounding highland landscape, where elevated ridgelines and open slopes create extensive views across the Monaro countryside.

The local geology includes formations associated with the Shannons Flat Granodiorite, reflecting the complex geological history of the Southern Tablelands and Australian Alps.

The resulting landforms, soils and drainage patterns have influenced native vegetation, agricultural development and settlement throughout the district.

The small rural community of Shannons Flat retains a distinctly high-country character, with scattered properties, open grazing country and community facilities.

The locality has historically depended upon pastoral agriculture, particularly livestock grazing, reflecting the wider economic and cultural traditions of the Monaro region.

Roads through the district have long provided connections between Cooma, Adaminaby, Yaouk and the southern approaches to Canberra.

Two particularly important routes are Shannons Flat Road and Bobeyan Road.

Shannons Flat Road connects the district towards Cooma, while Bobeyan Road provides an important north–south connection between the Monaro and the southern entrance to Namadgi National Park.

The nearby Yaouk Road continues through picturesque highland country towards the Yaouk district, offering access to landscapes associated with the upper Murrumbidgee catchment.

These roads illustrate how transport routes have developed around mountain slopes, drainage systems and natural corridors through the high country.

The surrounding Yaouk Nature Reserve protects approximately 2,924 hectares of native vegetation and significant natural landscapes.

Established in 2001, the reserve contains sections of elevated woodland, grassland and creek catchments associated with the southern Snowy Mountains.

Its protected landscapes provide important habitat for native wildlife and contribute to the conservation of vegetation communities found across the Monaro and Australian Alps.

The reserve's proximity to rural properties creates an interesting landscape where conservation areas, agricultural land and natural drainage systems meet.

To the north, the broader Namadgi National Park landscape contains rugged mountain ranges, alpine forests, grasslands and culturally significant sites.

The park protects a substantial part of the Australian Capital Territory's high-country environment, including important catchments, mountain ecosystems and historical pastoral sites.

The southern approaches to Namadgi are associated with the Boboyan Valley, where historic homestead remains, former grazing country and native grasslands provide an insight into the region's pastoral history.

The route through Shannons Flat towards Boboyan has long been used to connect the southern Monaro with the Canberra region.

To the west, the adjoining Yaouk district contains extensive rural properties and elevated mountain landscapes.

The surrounding grasslands, old eucalypt trees and mountain views make this one of the more distinctive pastoral landscapes of the Australian Alps.

The combination of rural properties, conservation areas, mountain roads and upper river catchments makes the Shannons Flat region particularly relevant for environmental monitoring, agricultural management, bushfire planning and emergency services.

For rural landowners, understanding the arrangement of slopes, waterways, property access routes and vegetation is important for effective land management.

For environmental professionals, the district provides valuable geographical information for studying highland grasslands, water movement, erosion, biodiversity and the relationship between farming and conservation.

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 and access routes throughout this varied terrain.

Whether you're exploring the Monaro Highlands, studying the upper Murrumbidgee catchment, investigating rural property, travelling towards Namadgi National Park or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Shannons Flat 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 Shannons Flat topographic map includes:

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

• Rivers & Waterways – Alum Creek, Jones Creek, local tributaries, farm dams and mapped drainage systems associated with the upper Murrumbidgee catchment.

• Roads & Tracks – Shannons Flat Road, Bobeyan Road, Yaouk Road, rural property tracks, fire trails and recorded access routes where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural buildings, homesteads, community facilities, roads, agricultural infrastructure and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native highland grasslands, eucalypt woodland, rocky hillsides, rural grazing country and creekside vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Shannons Flat, Mount Roberts, Yaouk Nature Reserve, named waterways, hills, valleys 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 & High-Country Explorers – Detailed terrain information for exploring the Monaro Highlands, wooded ridges and rural landscapes surrounding Shannons Flat.

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, grazing country, slopes, waterways, farm dams and surrounding terrain.

• Agricultural Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for livestock property planning, erosion assessment, water management, rural infrastructure and agricultural land-use studies.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for upper Murrumbidgee catchment assessments, native grassland surveys, vegetation 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, remote rural property access, flood planning, search-and-rescue operations and incident management.

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between mountain topography, highland climate, river catchments, pastoral settlement and conservation along the NSW–ACT border.

📍 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 native vegetation, conservation and access arrangements, consult Yaouk Nature Reserve – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For current national park access and visitor information in the adjoining ACT high country, consult ACT Parks and Reserves.

For information about rural roads, local planning, community services and land management, consult Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

The Shannons Flat region contains elevated mountain country, rural properties, creek crossings, exposed grasslands and roads subject to changing weather conditions. Heavy rainfall or snowmelt can cause local flooding and make creek crossings or unsealed roads hazardous. Winter snow, ice, frost and fog may affect visibility and access, while bushfires and extreme weather can create significant risks during warmer months. Some nature reserve areas, rural tracks and adjoining mountain roads have restricted access or seasonal closures. Always check current road conditions and weather forecasts, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation and communication 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 north of Shannons Flat, the adjoining Yaouk 8626-2N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage towards the upper Murrumbidgee catchment and the southern mountain approaches to Namadgi National Park.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Shannons Flat 8626-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, bushwalking, environmental research, agricultural planning, surveying, catchment assessment, emergency services, geographical education and professional fieldwork.