QTopo 8161-42 — Goold Island

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A high-precision, field-ready topographic map covering Goold Island, one of Far North Queensland’s most rugged and ecologically significant offshore islands within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The QTopo 8161-42 (Goold Island) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—is part of Queensland’s authoritative 1:25,000 mapping series. The island features steep granite peaks, rainforest pockets, sweeping beaches, fringing reefs, and remote walking routes. Its isolated terrain and protected conservation values make accurate mapping essential for environmental research, marine operations, emergency response, and backcountry exploration.

Whether you’re conducting ecological fieldwork, assessing landing sites, supporting marine operations, or exploring the island’s trails and lookout points, QTopo 8161-42 provides the clarity and reliability required for safe and informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map delivers high-resolution coastal and topographic detail, including:

• Contour lines showing peaks, ridgelines, cliffs, slopes, and elevated island plateaus

• Coastal and hydrological features: beaches, bays, tidal flats, rock shelves, coves, creeks, and reef margins

• Walking tracks & access routes across the island’s interior and coastline

• Infrastructure such as camp areas, helipads, moorings, navigation aids, and ranger installations

• Vegetation mapping identifying rainforest, woodland, coastal scrub, and exposed rocky terrain

• Land tenure boundaries including national park zones and protected marine precincts

• Named natural features including peaks, bays, beaches, cliffs, and offshore rock formations

• Points of interest for paddlers, hikers, rangers, surveyors, and marine field teams

All QTopo maps are based on Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets for dependable, up-to-date accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Goold Island 8161-42 Topographic Map is relied upon by:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – for habitat surveys, vegetation mapping, and fauna monitoring

• Marine & island rangers – for conservation management and operational planning

• Emergency services & disaster response – for cyclone impact assessments and remote search & rescue

• Boaties, kayakers & expedition paddlers – for landing-point reconnaissance (not for primary marine navigation)

• Hikers & adventure explorers – for discovering trails, viewpoints, and remote beaches

• Surveyors & planners – for terrain and infrastructure evaluation

A vital tool for both land-based and coastal field operations.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Marine & Tropical Conditions

Choose the finish built for salt spray, humidity, rain, and rugged island terrain.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, lightweight, and foldable

• Ideal for small-craft landings, wet-season fieldwork, and marine environments

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Wipe-clean, durable, and resistant to sand, salt spray, sunscreen, and moisture

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution print

• Suitable for office planning or light field use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8161-42 — Goold Island
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Goold Island, adjacent islets, reef margins, tidal flats, beaches, slopes, and ridge systems
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see product listing for publication year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining island or coastal coverage?

➡️ Provide nearby sheet numbers—such as 8161-41, 8161-43, or 8061-52—and we’ll identify the adjoining maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – excellent for planning and reference

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – best for marine and high-moisture environments

• Laminated edition – rugged, durable, and ideal for operational planning

• Flat (unfolded) maps available for wall display

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8161-42 — Goold Island Topographic Map provides essential terrain, vegetation, and coastal detail for navigating one of the Great Barrier Reef’s most rugged and ecologically significant islands. With precise 1:25,000 mapping and durable print formats, it is indispensable for rangers, researchers, coastal explorers, and environmental professionals.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.

Choose your preferred finish today and take Goold Island into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.