2552-4 Mount Bruce — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 2552-4 Mount Bruce 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides high-clarity mapping across one of the Pilbara’s most iconic upland regions — an area defined by rugged ridgelines, steep slopes, dissected valleys, creek systems, rocky terrain and remote access routes. Produced under Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet delivers the authoritative geographic detail essential for emergency response, mining and environmental assessment, engineering planning, land management and serious off-track exploration.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation structure, cultural features and track networks are displayed using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring dependable readability for both field and planning applications.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Mount Bruce sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: major ridgelines, steep escarpments, rugged peaks, terraces, slopes and spot heights
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Hydrology: creeks, tributaries, drainage lines, ephemeral channels and gorge-associated waterways
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, mining tracks, service routes and remote-access trails
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Cultural & Built Features: mine infrastructure, camps, tanks, facilities, historic sites and named features
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Vegetation & Land Cover: sparse scrub, spinifex, open woodland, rocky outcrops and arid rangeland
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping symbols
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Optimised for remote field use: ideal for terrain analysis and navigation in rugged Pilbara country
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Mount Bruce 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — rugged-terrain response planning, access evaluation, search operations
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Environmental consultants & scientists — flora/fauna studies, rangeland assessment, hydrology analysis
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Mining, exploration & engineering teams — site analysis, terrain modelling, corridor planning
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Pastoral operators & land managers — property oversight, muster planning, infrastructure review
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Recreational users — hikers, 4WD explorers, outback navigators and training groups
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Researchers & educators — geology, geomorphology, desert ecology and landform studies
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®
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Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Completely waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for rugged, rocky, steep and remote terrain
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Write-on / wipe-clean surface suitable for whiteboard markers
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Compatible with Mapworld map dots
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Extremely durable — resists dust, moisture, heat and repeated field handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
2552-4 Mount Bruce |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Mount Bruce region — rugged ridges, steep terrain, drainage networks & mining/remote 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
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Folded paper edition — compact, lightweight and cost-effective
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for rugged Pilbara fieldwork and steep, rocky terrain
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, excellent for planning and operational applications
🎯 Summary
The 2552-4 Mount Bruce — 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides essential mid-scale mapping across a rugged high-country Pilbara landscape known for its ridges, escarpments and complex drainage systems. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable print formats, it is an indispensable tool for emergency services, mining teams, surveyors, environmental consultants, land managers and serious remote-area explorers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.