Yass 8628-2N Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Southern Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Yass, Yass River, Yass Gorge, Yass Junction & Canberra–Yass Hinterland | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Historic River Valleys and Rural Highlands of Yass

Discover the rolling pastoral hills, winding waterways and historic country landscapes of the New South Wales Southern Tablelands with the Yass 8628-2N Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Centred on the historic township of Yass, north of Canberra, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural professionals, environmental researchers, surveyors, civil engineers, bushwalkers and emergency services.

The Yass district occupies a distinctive landscape of open grazing country, wooded ridgelines and river valleys within the upper Murrumbidgee River catchment. Its gently undulating highlands are crossed by country roads, railway corridors and tributary waterways.

The Yass River is the defining geographical feature of the district. Rising in the highlands east of Canberra, it flows through the Yass Valley before entering the Murrumbidgee River at Burrinjuck Reservoir.

Within Yass, the river passes through Yass Gorge, where erosion has created a striking natural corridor of exposed rock, steep banks and riverine vegetation. The gorge provides an instructive contrast to the more gently sloping rural land surrounding the township.

The Munnagai Yerribi Walking Track follows part of this riverside landscape, with views of the gorge and interpretive features recognising the cultural significance of the area to the Ngunnawal people.

The historic town of Yass developed during the nineteenth century as an important service and transport centre between Sydney and the growing settlements of southern New South Wales. Its surviving heritage buildings, streets and river crossings provide a record of the region's development.

The nearby Hume Bridge is a notable landmark, illustrating the importance of the river crossing to local transport and settlement.

Beyond the township, the landscape includes rural properties, scattered woodland, farm dams, shallow drainage depressions and winding creeks. These features make the map especially useful for understanding land use, agricultural access and the relationship between surface drainage and terrain.

The wider district includes Yass Junction, whose railway infrastructure reflects the historical importance of the Main Southern line, and rural country extending towards Bowning, Manton and Murrumbateman. Full coverage of neighbouring settlements may require additional map sheets.

To the west, the Yass River continues towards the more rugged landscapes of Burrinjuck Reservoir, while to the south the country transitions towards the expanding Canberra region.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map reveals local relief, river crossings, roads, buildings and natural features in fine detail. Its contour lines provide an excellent way to interpret the area's hills, creek valleys and changes in elevation.

Whether you're investigating rural property, examining the Yass River catchment, studying historical settlement or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Yass topographic map offers an authoritative geographical reference.

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

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Yass topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing rolling pastoral hills, river valleys, wooded ridgelines, slopes, spurs, saddles and gullies.

• Rivers & Waterways – Yass River, local tributaries, rural creeks, farm dams and mapped drainage systems within the upper Murrumbidgee catchment.

• Roads & Tracks – Yass township streets, rural connecting roads, property access routes, recorded walking tracks and management trails where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected town buildings, rural homesteads, bridges, railway features, roads, utilities and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Grazing country, remnant native woodland, riverine vegetation, rocky slopes, cultivated land and rural clearings.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Yass, Yass River, Yass Gorge, named local roads, creeks, hills 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 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 property access, terrain gradients, farm dams, waterways and drainage patterns.

• Agricultural Professionals & Graziers – Mapping for grazing properties, pasture management, erosion assessment and rural infrastructure planning.

• Environmental Scientists & Catchment Managers – Geographical information for Yass River studies, vegetation monitoring, riparian restoration and catchment assessment.

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

• Urban Planners & Property Professionals – Examine the relationship between Yass's built environment, river corridor, surrounding slopes and transport infrastructure.

• Bushwalkers & Local Explorers – Detailed geographical information for understanding the Yass Gorge landscape and authorised walking routes.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for river flooding, grassfires, rural property access, transport incidents and search-and-rescue operations.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study river erosion, pastoral landscapes, contour lines, transport corridors and regional settlement.

• Local Historians & Researchers – Explore the geographical setting of Yass's heritage buildings, river crossings, railway development and rural history.

📍 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 roads, planning, floodplain information, walking routes and community services, consult Yass Valley Council.

For current flood warnings and emergency information, consult the NSW State Emergency Service.

For current river and weather observations, consult the Bureau of Meteorology.

The Yass district contains private rural properties, river crossings, rocky slopes and roads subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall can cause flooding along the Yass River and its tributaries, affecting low-lying access routes. Grassfires, bushfires, winter frost and fog can also create hazards across the Southern Tablelands. Some rural tracks cross private land; their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights. Roads, buildings and infrastructure may have changed since the map's publication. Always consult current conditions, respect property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, statutory planning documents, official flood studies or current emergency advice.

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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 contour lines, recognising river valleys, understanding grid references and navigating Australian landscapes, explore our guide to How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For additional geographical coverage immediately south of Yass, the adjoining Warroo 8628-2S Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet for the southern Yass Valley.

For coverage west of Yass, the adjoining Bookham 8628-3N Topographic Map extends into the neighbouring rural highlands.

For coverage immediately east, the Rye Park 8628-1N Topographic Map provides additional regional mapping.

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

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Yass 8628-2N Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, agricultural planning, catchment research, surveying, civil engineering, heritage studies, geographical education and professional fieldwork.