Sutton 8727-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW & ACT Border Topographic Mapping | Sutton, Yass River, Bywong, Wamboin & Federal Highway | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Rural Highlands and River Valleys of Sutton

Discover the rolling rural hills, winding creek valleys and picturesque countryside of the Canberra–New South Wales border region with the Sutton 8727-1S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Sutton and the surrounding country northeast of Canberra, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for bushwalkers, rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, land managers, emergency services and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Sutton region occupies a distinctive landscape within the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, where the Yass River and its tributaries drain the undulating countryside between Canberra, Gundaroo and the elevated landscapes of the Lake George basin.

The surrounding countryside combines open grazing country, gently rolling hills, wooded ridgelines, creek valleys, rural residential properties and scattered native vegetation. Its varied elevations and extensive network of country roads make detailed topographic mapping particularly valuable for understanding the landscape.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Sutton, the Yass River, Federal Highway, Sutton Road and surrounding rural landscapes, with Bywong, Wamboin and the Canberra border providing important regional context.

The Yass River is a defining geographical feature of the Sutton district. Flowing through the Southern Tablelands, the river passes close to Sutton village before continuing northward through the Gundaroo district and eventually joining the Murrumbidgee River system.

The river and its tributaries have created an intricate network of shallow valleys, drainage lines and gently sloping hills. These features have influenced agricultural settlement, road construction and rural property development throughout the district.

Sutton village is a historic rural settlement situated approximately 18 kilometres northeast of central Canberra. Its location close to the Yass River and the principal route between Canberra and Sydney has made it an important local landmark.

The village retains its rural character, with a mixture of established buildings, community facilities and surrounding agricultural properties.

The nearby Federal Highway provides the principal road connection between Canberra and the Hume Highway. Passing through the broader Sutton district, it illustrates the relationship between regional transport infrastructure and the natural topography of the Southern Tablelands.

To the east, the neighbouring Bywong and Wamboin districts contain a distinctive mixture of rural residential properties, native woodland, open grassland and elevated country.

These landscapes are characterised by scattered rocky outcrops, winding local roads and vegetation communities typical of the Canberra region's dry woodland environments.

The Bywong–Wamboin Greenways network provides opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation through sections of the district's rural landscape. Its connected trails and community reserves highlight the importance of local vegetation corridors and recreational access.

The wider Sutton region also forms part of the transition between the Canberra basin and the Lake George landscape, where differences in elevation, drainage and geology have shaped settlement patterns and land use.

To the north, the country rises and opens towards the Lake George district, while to the south and west the terrain merges with Canberra's rural outskirts and expanding residential areas.

The combination of agricultural land, remnant eucalypt woodland and residential development makes this area particularly relevant for environmental assessment, property management and infrastructure planning.

Understanding the relationship between contours, waterways, roads and vegetation is valuable when investigating rural properties, planning land management activities or studying the effects of development on the natural landscape.

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 access routes throughout this varied terrain.

Whether you're exploring the Sutton countryside, studying the Yass River catchment, investigating rural property or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Sutton 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 Sutton topographic map includes:

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

• Rivers & Waterways – Yass River, local creeks, tributaries, farm dams, drainage lines and mapped watercourses.

• Roads & Tracks – Federal Highway, Sutton Road, rural roads, property access tracks and recorded local trails.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Eucalypt woodland, open grazing country, native grasslands, rocky hillsides and riverine vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Sutton, Yass River, named waterways, roads, ridgelines, hills 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 rural landscapes, woodland environments and walking routes around Sutton and the Canberra region.

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

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for Yass River catchment assessments, vegetation surveys, biodiversity monitoring, erosion studies and land rehabilitation projects.

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

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

• Geography Students & Researchers – Explore the relationship between river systems, rural settlement, transport infrastructure, agricultural land use and environmental management along the Canberra–NSW 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 and adjoining ACT landscapes.

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 regional planning, rural development, roads and local services, consult Yass Valley Council and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council.

For information about local walking opportunities and community-managed recreational routes, consult the Bywong Community Association Greenways Maps and Walks.

The Sutton region contains rural properties, farm dams, creek crossings, wooded hillsides and waterways subject to changing seasonal conditions. Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding and make low-lying roads or crossings hazardous. Bushfire conditions can develop rapidly during hot, dry weather, while some rural access tracks cross private property or have restricted access. Always check current conditions, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current road access information.

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Discover our complete collection of NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Maps, providing detailed topographic coverage across New South Wales and adjoining regions.

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 Sutton, the adjoining Lake George 8727-1N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet for exploring the surrounding Southern Tablelands.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Sutton 8727-1S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, environmental research, bushwalking, surveying, infrastructure planning, geographical education and professional fieldwork.