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2551-3 Snowy Mount 1:50k Topographic Map — topographic map

2551-3 Snowy Mount 1:50k Topographic Map

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2551-3 Snowy Mount — 1:50,000 Topographic Map

The 2551-3 Snowy Mount 1:50,000 topographic sheet delivers detailed, authoritative mapping across a rugged high-country landscape characterised by elevated ridgelines, steep slopes, drainage corridors, open rangelands and remote pastoral access routes. Produced within Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet provides the clarity and precision required by emergency responders, surveyors, environmental professionals, engineers and back-country navigators.

Contours, hydrology, vegetation patterns, cultural features and access tracks are depicted using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring dependable readability for both planning and field operations.


🗺️ Map Content & Features

At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Snowy Mount sheet includes:

  • Contours & Elevation: steep rises, hilltops, ridgelines, rugged slopes, high ground and spot heights

  • Hydrology: creeks, minor tributaries, ephemeral channels, drainage lines and flood-out areas

  • Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, pastoral tracks, service routes and remote-access trails

  • Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, tanks, windmills, yards and named local features

  • Vegetation & Land Cover: open scrub, scattered woodland, grassland, rangeland and bare high-country terrain

  • Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols

  • Field-ready clarity: suited for demanding navigation and high-country terrain assessment


🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Snowy Mount 1:50k sheet is essential for:

  • Emergency services & SES — high-country access planning, search operations, terrain interpretation

  • Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland studies, habitat analysis, catchment assessment

  • Surveyors & civil engineers — route feasibility, terrain modelling, site evaluations

  • Pastoral operators & land managers — muster logistics, property management, infrastructure planning

  • Recreational users — 4WD explorers, hikers, off-track adventurers, navigation trainees

  • Researchers & educators — geomorphology, environmental science, landscape studies


💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®

  • Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®

  • 100% waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable

  • Foldable like paper — ideal for rugged, elevated and remote field conditions

Laminated Edition

  • Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

  • Write-on / wipe-clean with whiteboard markers

  • Compatible with Mapworld map dots

  • Highly durable — resists moisture, dust and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

  • High-resolution print quality

  • Suitable for office planning, reference, documentation and training


📐 Map Details

Field Details
Title 2551-3 Snowy Mount
Series Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series
Scale 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Coverage Snowy Mount region — high-country hills, ridges, drainage networks, rangeland & access tracks
Coordinates Geographical & UTM
Datum AGD66; later editions WGS84; AHD elevations
Projection Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
Currency Maps published 1968–2006
Sheet Size 600 mm (width) × 710 mm (height)
Material Options Paper • Laminated • Tyvek®
Printed In Australia

🛒 Ordering & Options

  • Folded paper edition — compact and economical

  • Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for rugged high-country fieldwork

  • Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean for planning and operational use


🎯 Summary

The 2551-3 Snowy Mount — 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides essential mid-scale mapping across a rugged upland district defined by steep slopes, high ridges and drainage systems. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable print options, it is a vital resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental teams, land managers and adventurous remote-area navigators.

Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.


Frequently Asked Questions

What area does the 2551-3 Snowy Mount 1:50k Topographic Map cover?

This topographic map covers the area named in the product title. It shows elevation contours, terrain features, waterways, roads, tracks, and key landmarks at 1:50,000 scale.

What scale is this topographic map?

This map is at 1:50,000 scale. Australian topographic maps are commonly produced at 1:25,000, 1:50,000, and 1:100,000 scales — the scale determines the level of detail and the area shown.

Is this map suitable for bushwalking and hiking?

Yes, topographic maps are the standard navigation tool for bushwalking, hiking, and off-track travel. They show contour lines, walking tracks, water sources, and terrain hazards.

Is this the most current edition available?

Mapworld stocks the most current editions available. Australian topographic maps are produced by Geoscience Australia or state mapping agencies and updated periodically.

Does Mapworld ship the 2551-3 Snowy Mount 1:50k Topographic Map across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on weekdays are dispatched same day.



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