4462-3 Springvale — 1:50,000 Topographic Map
The 4462-3 Springvale 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides high-clarity, authoritative mapping across a remote inland region characterised by rolling rises, broad alluvial plains, braided creek systems, stony ground and extensive pastoral landscapes. Produced as part of Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, this sheet offers the reliable geographic detail required by emergency responders, environmental consultants, surveyors, engineers, land managers and outback navigators.
Contours, hydrology, vegetation patterns, cultural features and access networks follow Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring consistency and accuracy in both field and planning environments.
🗺️ Map Content & Features
At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Springvale sheet includes:
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Contours & Elevation: low rises, shallow undulations, plains, subtle basins and spot heights
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Hydrology: Springvale Creek system, tributaries, ephemeral channels, drainage lines and floodout zones
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Transport & Access: unsealed regional roads, pastoral tracks, station access routes and remote trails
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Cultural & Built Features: homesteads, yards, tanks, windmills, outstations and named features
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Vegetation & Land Cover: rangeland scrub, open grassland, scattered trees, stony terrain and broad plains
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Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, coordinate grids and national mapping standards
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Ideal for wide-open inland landscapes: supports navigation, planning and environmental assessment
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Springvale 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:
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Emergency services & SES — route planning, access evaluation, hazard identification
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Environmental consultants & scientists — rangeland ecology, hydrological studies, habitat assessment
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Surveyors & civil engineers — terrain modelling, corridor feasibility, project evaluation
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Pastoral operators & land managers — muster planning, boundary checks, infrastructure review
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Recreational users — 4WD travellers, outback explorers, navigation trainees
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Researchers & educators — geomorphology, arid-zone studies, environmental science
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®
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Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Fully waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable
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Foldable like paper — ideal for rugged, arid 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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Highly durable — resists heat, dust, moisture and repeated field handling
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
| Field |
Details |
| Title |
4462-3 Springvale |
| Series |
Australia 1:50,000 Topographic Series |
| Scale |
1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m) |
| Coverage |
Springvale region — plains, low rises, drainage networks & pastoral landscapes |
| 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, economical and field-friendly
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for rugged, arid and remote operating environments
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Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, excellent for training and repeated operational use
🎯 Summary
The 4462-3 Springvale — 1:50,000 Topographic Map offers essential mid-scale mapping across a broad inland region shaped by plains, low rises and the Springvale Creek drainage system. With detailed contours, hydrology, vegetation mapping and durable print options, it is an invaluable resource for emergency responders, surveyors, environmental specialists, land managers and outback travellers.
Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.