QTopo 9444 — Nambour

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map of the Nambour region—situated in the heart of the Sunshine Coast hinterland and defined by its steep rainforest-clad hills, fertile valleys, rural communities, and fast-growing urban areas. From the Blackall Range and dense state forests to sugarcane flats, creek systems, and coastal-bound corridors, this region blends natural beauty with significant agricultural and residential development.

The QTopo 9444 (Nambour) sheet provides essential large-area mapping for land management, environmental assessment, urban planning, emergency operations, surveying, infrastructure design, and outdoor recreation. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it presents accurate terrain modelling, hydrological networks, vegetation structure, access routes, and land-tenure boundaries across one of South East Queensland’s most varied landscapes.

Whether you're analysing catchments, planning hinterland development, coordinating fire management, or exploring escarpments and trails, this map delivers the high-quality geographic clarity required for precise decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:100,000 scale — where 1 cm = 1 km — the map includes:

• Contour lines showing steep hinterland terrain, escarpments, foothills, ridges, and rolling agricultural land

• Hydrology features: South Maroochy River, Petrie Creek, numerous tributaries, dams, wetlands, and drainage systems

• Roads & access routes: Bruce Highway, Nambour–Mapleton Road, coastal connectors, hinterland routes, rural access roads, and forest tracks

• Infrastructure: Nambour township, surrounding communities, rail corridors, utilities, agricultural facilities, communication sites

• Vegetation mapping: rainforest, eucalypt forests, state forests, pine plantations, riparian zones, farmland, and conservation areas

• Land tenure boundaries: national parks, state forests, private rural holdings, urban parcels, and reserve land

• Named features: Blackall Range, Mapleton Plateau, Wappa Dam, cane valleys, and major hinterland landforms

• Points of interest: ideal for planners, ecologists, surveyors, emergency responders, and outdoor adventurers

All spatial data is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Nambour 9444 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Urban & regional planners – development corridors, zoning, infrastructure assessment

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – habitat mapping, vegetation studies, watershed analysis

• Emergency services & SES – bushfire modelling, flood planning, access coordination

• Surveyors & engineers – terrain modelling, corridor planning, site assessment

• Farmers & land managers – property planning, land capability, water resources

• Bushwalkers & recreationists – exploring hinterland trails, scenic lookouts, forests, and the Blackall Range

• Educators & students – geomorphology, hydrology, and environmental studies

A versatile and highly reliable map for both professional and recreational users.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish suited to high-rainfall hinterland terrain:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and incredibly durable

• Ideal for wet-weather fieldwork, dense forest environments, and repeated handling

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface suitable for whiteboard markers

• Moisture-resistant and highly durable

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution printing

• Perfect for office planning, teaching, and documentation

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9444 — Nambour
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:100,000
Scale: 1:100,000 (1 cm = 1 km)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Nambour, Blackall Range, South Maroochy River basin, hinterland townships, state forests, and agricultural districts
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — practical and easy to transport

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition — rugged and designed for field durability

• Laminated edition — reusable and perfect for mapping boards or planning rooms

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9444 — Nambour Topographic Map provides authoritative, regional-scale mapping of one of Queensland’s most geographically diverse and environmentally important areas. With accurate contouring, hydrology detail, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for planners, ecologists, surveyors, emergency services, and travellers navigating the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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