Taralga 8829-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Taralga, Tarlo River, Rural Highlands, Tarlo River National Park Region & Upper Lachlan Shire | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Historic Highlands and River Valleys of Taralga

Discover the rolling pastoral hills, deeply incised river valleys and historic rural landscapes of the New South Wales Southern Tablelands with the Taralga 8829-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Centred on Taralga and its surrounding highland countryside, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, surveyors, engineers and emergency services.

The Taralga district occupies an attractive landscape on the western edge of the Southern Highlands, where elevated grazing country gives way to wooded ridges, creek valleys and the more rugged terrain associated with the Tarlo River system.

Situated north of Goulburn, Taralga is one of the historic rural settlements of the Upper Lachlan Shire, a district shaped by pastoral development, changing agricultural practices and generations of regional settlement.

The village of Taralga retains a distinctive nineteenth-century character, with stone buildings, historic churches, traditional cottages and rural streetscapes that reflect its long history.

Its surrounding countryside is characterised by sheep and cattle properties, fenced paddocks, farm dams, scattered woodland and gently undulating hills.

The map provides detailed geographical coverage of the Taralga township and adjoining rural country, including the local roads, drainage lines and elevation changes that define the landscape.

One of the area's most important geographical features is the Tarlo River, which drains parts of the elevated country northeast of Goulburn before joining the Wollondilly River system.

The river and its tributaries have gradually carved a complex landscape of creek junctions, wooded slopes and narrow valleys. These features help explain the arrangement of agricultural properties, rural access roads and surviving native vegetation.

The surrounding district also includes waterways associated with the Tarlo River catchment, where intermittent streams, small dams and natural drainage channels play important roles in rural water management.

To the south and southeast, Tarlo River National Park protects a striking landscape of rugged river gorges, native forests and steeply dissected hills.

The national park covers approximately 8,537 hectares and forms an important conservation area within the Southern Tablelands. Its river corridors, rocky hillsides and woodland habitats provide a dramatic contrast to the productive grazing country surrounding Taralga.

The wider region's geology includes ancient sedimentary rocks, with sandstone, mudstone, shale and other formations contributing to its varied relief.

The district is also connected with neighbouring rural communities such as Laggan, Richlands and Golspie, while Goulburn to the south provides a major regional centre.

The road network linking these settlements reflects the long relationship between pastoral properties, market towns and transport routes across the highlands.

In the broader region, the Abercrombie River, Wombeyan Caves and the forested escarpments towards the Blue Mountains provide further examples of the remarkable natural diversity of the Southern Tablelands.

These destinations extend beyond the immediate Taralga sheet and are best explored with adjoining topographic maps.

The combination of historic settlement, agricultural highlands, river catchments and rugged conservation landscapes makes Taralga particularly valuable for rural property planning, environmental assessment, catchment studies and geographical education.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed contours, roads, tracks, waterways, buildings and geographical reference information for understanding this varied terrain.

Whether you're investigating a rural property, studying the Tarlo River catchment, exploring the Southern Tablelands or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Taralga 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 Taralga topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling pastoral hills, wooded ridgelines, river valleys, slopes, spurs, saddles and gullies, with a 10-metre contour interval shown on the published 2017 edition.

• Rivers & Waterways – Waterways within the Tarlo River drainage region, local tributaries, intermittent streams, farm dams and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Taralga's village streets, regional roads, rural access routes, property tracks and recorded trails where mapped.

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

• Vegetation & Landforms – Grazing country, native eucalypt woodland, wooded slopes, rocky hillsides and creekside vegetation.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Taralga, local rural properties, named hills, waterways, roads and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinate information, grid lines and map references for 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

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

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for pastoral planning, rural infrastructure, drainage assessment and land management.

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Detailed terrain information for interpreting wooded hills, river valleys and rural landscapes.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Geographical information for catchment assessments, native vegetation surveys, erosion studies and biodiversity monitoring.

• Catchment & Conservation Managers – Terrain and drainage information for natural resource management and environmental planning.

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

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

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between pastoral settlement, river erosion, road development and the landscapes of the Southern Tablelands.

📍 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 current national park access, management information and alerts in the wider district, consult Tarlo River National Park – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For local roads, development planning, rural land management and community information, consult Upper Lachlan Shire Council.

For official NSW topographic mapping information, consult NSW Government Topographic Maps.

The Taralga district contains agricultural properties, creek crossings, unsealed roads and rural terrain subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause flooding in local waterways and damage to rural roads. Frost, fog, snow or ice may affect higher sections of the Southern Tablelands during winter. Bushfires and severe weather may also restrict access to forested areas. Many tracks cross private property; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Always check current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current road information.

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

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

For practical advice on interpreting contours, identifying ridgelines and understanding grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Taralga, the adjoining Richlands 8829-2N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet extending across the northern Southern Tablelands.

To the west, the Laggan 8829-3S Topographic Map provides additional geographical coverage of the neighbouring rural highlands.

Use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to identify further adjoining sheets for extended regional coverage.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Taralga 8829-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, bushwalking, environmental research, surveying, catchment assessment, historical study and professional fieldwork.