QTopo 8656-232 — Mount Ossa

1:10,000 Topographic Map

A high-precision topographic map covering the Mount Ossa region—an area defined by rugged hill country, steep slopes, winding creek systems, and a blend of natural and rural landscapes. At the 1:10,000 scale, this map captures terrain and infrastructure with exceptional clarity, making it indispensable for surveyors, ecologists, engineers, land managers, and emergency response teams working in this elevated and often complex environment.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 8656-232 — Mount Ossa sheet provides authoritative contouring, accurate cadastral boundaries, and high-resolution hydrological and terrain mapping. Whether planning field activities, analysing landform behaviour, or navigating challenging country, this map provides the reliability and detail required for informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:10,000 scale — where 1 cm = 100 m — this map provides:

• Fine contour lines showing steep gradients, ridgelines, knolls, drainage gullies, and subtle elevation transitions

• Hydrology mapping: creeks, tributaries, drainage lines, dams, tanks, and seasonal waterways characteristic of the Mount Ossa region

• Infrastructure detail:

  • Rural access tracks, roads, and service routes

  • Homesteads, sheds, outbuildings, and agricultural structures

  • Fencelines, gates, cadastral parcels, easements, and surveyed property boundaries

  • Water assets including pumps, tanks, troughs, and irrigation points

• Vegetation coverage: woodland, forested slopes, grassland, scrub, riparian vegetation, and cleared agricultural areas

• Land tenure: freehold blocks, lease boundaries, reserves, and government-managed land

• Named features: Mount Ossa, surrounding ridges, creek systems, and terrain reference points

• High-resolution operational detail suitable for professional fieldwork across steep and varied terrain

All mapping is derived from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Mount Ossa 8656-232 (1:10,000) Topographic Map is essential for:

• Surveyors & engineers — terrain profiling, access planning, project assessment

• Environmental scientists & ecologists — biodiversity surveys, habitat mapping, monitoring programs

• Rural land managers & property owners — infrastructure layout, water management, land-use planning

• Emergency services & SES — steep terrain navigation, hazard assessment, operational support

• Local government & utilities — drainage analysis, asset planning, land-use evaluation

• Researchers & educators — geomorphology, hydrology, field teaching

• Contractors & technicians — precise on-site navigation and terrain interpretation

A specialist mapping tool for demanding or elevation-driven environments.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and extremely robust

• Ideal for rugged, steep, or wet-season fieldwork

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface (whiteboard marker compatible)

• Wipe-clean, long-lasting, perfect for planning boards and repeated field reference

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Ideal for office use, reports, training, and desktop planning

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8656-232 — Mount Ossa
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:10,000
Scale: 1:10,000 (1 cm = 100 m)
Dimensions: 840 mm (width) × 734 mm (height)
Coverage: Mount Ossa and surrounding rugged terrain, hydrology, vegetation, rural infrastructure, and cadastral parcels
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — portable and practical

• Tyvek® waterproof edition — best for rugged or all-weather fieldwork

• Laminated edition — reusable and ideal for briefing or technical planning

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8656-232 — Mount Ossa (1:10,000) map delivers exceptionally fine detail across a steep, complex, and environmentally varied Queensland landscape. With precise contouring, accurate hydrology, mapped infrastructure, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for surveyors, ecologists, engineers, emergency responders, and rural land managers.

Plan with precision.
Navigate with confidence.
Work with clarity.