Tinebank 9435-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Hastings Hinterland Topographic Mapping | Tinebank, Upper Rollands Plains, Kogo Mountain, Forested Ridges & Rural Mountain Catchments | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Forested Highlands and Rural Valleys of Tinebank

Discover the rugged forested hills, winding rural valleys, rocky mountain ridges and secluded hinterland landscapes of northern New South Wales with the Tinebank 9435-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Tinebank and the surrounding country in the Port Macquarie–Hastings hinterland, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, forestry professionals, environmental researchers, conservation managers, surveyors and emergency services.

The Tinebank district occupies a distinctive landscape between the forested mountain ranges of the eastern Great Dividing Range and the lower Hastings Valley, where elevated ridgelines descend into narrow creek valleys and rural agricultural country.

The landscape is characterised by native eucalypt forests, grazing clearings, mountain spurs, sheltered gullies and winding country roads, creating an attractive and geographically varied environment.

Tinebank and Upper Rollands Plains

The rural locality of Tinebank lies within a region historically associated with timber production, cattle grazing, pastoral settlement and forest management.

The surrounding countryside combines extensive forested slopes with cleared agricultural land, scattered homesteads and local access roads.

The nearby Upper Rollands Plains district provides important geographical context, with its agricultural valleys and forested hills extending towards the Hastings River catchment.

These landscapes illustrate the relationship between elevation, soil conditions, water availability and the distribution of rural settlement.

The wider region includes Rollands Plains, Bellangry and the rural country towards Kempsey, although detailed coverage beyond the sheet boundaries requires adjoining maps.

Kogo Mountain and the Forested Ridges

One of the district's notable geographical landmarks is Kogo Mountain, an elevated feature overlooking the surrounding forested country.

The mountain contains an established survey trigonometrical station, identified as Kogo TS6301, providing an important reference point for the area's elevation and geographical survey network.

Access to the mountain vicinity has historically been associated with Upper Rollands Plains Road, Gearys Flat Road and Kogo Road, although current access permissions and track conditions must be checked.

The terrain around Kogo Mountain includes steep wooded slopes, rocky ridges, narrow spurs and sheltered gullies, creating substantial variation in relief.

These landforms are particularly useful for interpreting contour spacing, slope gradients, ridgelines, saddles and drainage divides.

The surrounding hills also offer valuable geographical context for understanding the transition from the higher forested hinterland towards the agricultural valleys of the Mid North Coast.

Creeks and Mountain Catchments

The Tinebank landscape contains numerous small creeks, drainage gullies and tributary systems descending from the forested highlands.

These waterways form part of the broader catchment landscape of the Hastings and surrounding Mid North Coast drainage systems.

The branching creek network provides an excellent opportunity to study how mountain rainfall, slope gradients, geological structure and stream erosion shape the countryside.

Watercourses follow the natural depressions between ridgelines, creating sheltered valleys where vegetation and soil moisture can differ considerably from the exposed slopes above.

The surrounding catchments are particularly relevant for erosion assessment, rural water management, vegetation monitoring and environmental research.

Heavy rainfall may produce rapid rises in small mountain streams, making detailed terrain information useful for interpreting drainage patterns and potential access difficulties.

Forests and Native Vegetation

The district's higher and steeper terrain supports extensive native forest, including eucalypt woodland, dry sclerophyll forest and sheltered moist forest communities.

Differences in elevation, rainfall, soils and slope orientation influence vegetation patterns throughout the landscape.

The surrounding forests form part of a broader ecological network connecting the northern Hastings hinterland with the mountain landscapes towards Banda Banda, Mount Boss and the eastern escarpment.

These forests provide habitat for native birds, mammals, reptiles and other wildlife.

The adjoining regional landscape contains important conservation and forest-management areas, making Tinebank valuable for understanding the relationship between protected forests, production forestry, agricultural clearing and rural settlement.

Native vegetation along creek corridors and steep slopes also contributes to catchment stability and erosion control.

Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Access

The Tinebank hinterland has a longstanding connection with cattle grazing, rural property management, forestry and timber transport.

Its network of country roads, property tracks and forest-management routes reflects the practical challenges of travelling through steep, wooded terrain.

Some roads follow ridgelines, while others descend into creek valleys or traverse slopes to reach rural properties and forest compartments.

The wider road network connects the district with Upper Rollands Plains, Rollands Plains and the surrounding Port Macquarie–Hastings countryside.

Unsealed roads and management tracks may be affected by heavy rainfall, forestry operations, erosion or access restrictions.

For landowners, detailed mapping provides valuable geographical context for property access, drainage assessment, grazing management, fencing, erosion control and bushfire preparedness.

For forestry professionals and environmental researchers, it supports preliminary interpretation of terrain gradients, vegetation boundaries, waterways and operational access.

A Landscape for Navigation and Geographical Study

The combination of rugged forested slopes, elevated survey landmarks, agricultural valleys and complex drainage networks makes Tinebank particularly useful for studying regional geography.

The map offers an excellent reference for interpreting how natural landforms influence roads, land use, property boundaries and vegetation patterns.

It is also valuable for bushwalking, conservation surveys, field research, emergency planning and remote-area navigation, subject to current access arrangements.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, buildings, vegetation, place names and grid references.

Whether you're investigating rural property, studying Kogo Mountain and surrounding ridges, assessing forest access or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Tinebank topographic map provides an excellent geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld and available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof DuPont™ Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Tinebank topographic map includes:

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

• Rivers & Waterways – Local mountain creeks, rural drainage systems, forest gullies, tributary catchments and agricultural water storages.

• Roads & Tracks – Rural connecting roads, property access routes, recorded forest-management tracks and other mapped trails.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, agricultural structures, survey reference points, creek crossings and forest infrastructure.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Native eucalypt forests, woodland, sheltered moist gullies, rocky hillsides, grazing pasture and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Tinebank, Kogo Mountain, named rural roads, local waterways and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying 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, lightweight and economical option for everyday use, archival storage and indoor reference.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, desktop planning and geographical study.

• Paper maps are supplied folded by default, unless flat delivery is specifically requested in the order notes at checkout.

• Flat maps are particularly suitable for framing, display and professional reference.

💧 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, field researchers and search-and-rescue teams.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage, making it particularly useful for regular outdoor navigation.

• Withstands rain, mud, snow and UV exposure, providing a durable solution for demanding field conditions.

• Particularly suitable for bushwalking, rural property inspections, forestry fieldwork, conservation surveys and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, protective finish.

• Dry-erase compatible – Write temporary notes, coordinates, routes or observations with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean.

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for highlighting important locations, survey sites, routes or operational zones.

• Ideal for repeated handling, field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms and incident control centres.

• Especially valuable for rural land management, forestry planning, environmental monitoring and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Detailed reference for property access, waterways, terrain gradients, farm dams and rural land management.

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for grazing properties, pasture planning, stock-water management and erosion assessment.

• Forestry Professionals & Land Managers – Terrain information for forest roads, vegetation assessment, operational planning and bushfire preparedness.

• Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Detailed mapping for forested hills, rocky ridges, creek valleys and authorised walking routes.

• Four-Wheel-Drive Enthusiasts – Geographical reference for recorded forest roads and rural tracks, subject to access restrictions.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for native forest vegetation, wildlife habitats, biodiversity monitoring and conservation research.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Terrain reference for mountain drainage systems, creek networks and erosion assessment.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Geographical information for survey landmarks, preliminary terrain investigations and professional fieldwork.

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

• Geography Students & Educators – Study contour lines, mountain ridges, drainage systems, forestry, agriculture and land-use patterns.

📍 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 local road conditions, rural property planning and community services, consult Port Macquarie–Hastings Council.

For state forest access, forestry operations, management tracks and temporary closures, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

For conservation areas and protected natural environments in the wider region, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For agricultural land management and catchment advice, consult NSW Local Land Services.

For current bushfire information, fire danger ratings and emergency warnings, consult NSW Rural Fire Service.

For flood warnings, severe weather and emergency advice, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

The Tinebank district contains steep forested slopes, rocky ridges, winding creek valleys, isolated rural properties and unsealed access tracks subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause rapid rises in mountain waterways, erosion, slippery crossings and temporary road closures. Bushfires, fallen trees and active forestry operations may restrict forest access. Some recorded roads and tracks cross private property or restricted management land; their depiction on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Remote forested areas may have limited mobile telephone reception. Always check current road conditions, forestry notices, weather forecasts, flood warnings, fire danger ratings and applicable access restrictions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and emergency communication equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, engineering plans, current road-access information or emergency advice.

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For practical advice on interpreting contour lines, identifying ridges and creek valleys, understanding grid references and navigating Australian landscapes, explore How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Tinebank, the Sherwood 9435-4N Topographic Map provides mapping of adjoining forested mountain country and the northern Hastings hinterland.

For geographical coverage immediately south, the Ballengarra 9435-3N Topographic Map extends across neighbouring rural valleys, forested hills and the Rollands Plains region.

For additional coverage immediately west, the Banda Banda 9335-1S Topographic Map provides detailed mapping of the adjoining mountain forests and rugged hinterland.

For geographical coverage immediately east, the Kundabung 9435-1S Topographic Map covers neighbouring forested ranges, creek systems and country towards the lower Macleay hinterland.

For broader mapping of Tinebank, Kogo Mountain, Upper Rollands Plains, the Hastings hinterland and surrounding forested mountain ranges, use the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer to inspect surrounding map sheets.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Tinebank 9435-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, forestry, bushwalking, catchment research, environmental assessment, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.