QTopo 9445-2 — Cooroy
1:50,000 Topographic Map
A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Cooroy region—an iconic blend of rolling hinterland, forested hills, creek systems, rural landscapes, and vibrant Sunshine Coast townships. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides the essential clarity required for environmental assessment, urban and rural planning, emergency operations, land management, and outdoor navigation.
Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9445-2 (Cooroy) map includes accurate contouring, hydrology networks, vegetation mapping, access routes, built infrastructure, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution captures the complexity of Cooroy’s scenic terrain, from fertile valleys to the forested foothills that surround the Noosa hinterland.
Whether you’re conducting ecological fieldwork, planning residential development, coordinating emergency response, or exploring the region’s rolling hills and nature reserves, this map delivers dependable and precise geographic detail.
🗺️ Map Content and Features
At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:
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Contour lines showing hills, ridgelines, slopes, valley floors, and undulating hinterland topography
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Hydrology features: Six Mile Creek, Lake Macdonald, tributaries, dams, drainage systems, and riparian corridors
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Roads & access routes: major roads, hinterland routes, rural connectors, suburban streets, forestry tracks, and 4WD trails
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Infrastructure: rural buildings, reservoirs, schools, powerlines, communication facilities, and recreational infrastructure
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Vegetation mapping: state forests, conservation areas, open forest, scrub, farmland, and urban greenspaces
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Land tenure boundaries: freehold land, reserves, Noosa hinterland parks, and state-managed areas
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Named features: Cooroy, Lake Macdonald, nearby localities, hills, creeks, and regional landmarks
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Points of interest: essential for planners, surveyors, ecologists, and outdoor users
Compiled from authoritative Queensland geospatial data for high accuracy.
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Cooroy 9445-2 Topographic Map is invaluable for:
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Environmental scientists & ecologists – habitat surveys, catchment studies, biodiversity monitoring
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Surveyors & urban/rural planners – development assessment, boundary interpretation, terrain modelling
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Emergency services & SES – flood planning, fire response, search and rescue
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Local government & utilities – infrastructure planning, land management, service coordination
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Hikers, cyclists & outdoor enthusiasts – navigating the Noosa hinterland and adjoining forest trails
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Educators & students – geography, mapping, and environmental science
A versatile map for both professional application and recreational exploration.
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
Choose the finish that suits your environment:
✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®
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Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Completely waterproof and tear-resistant
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Ideal for wet-weather conditions, creek environments, and rugged terrain
✅ Laminated Edition
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Fully encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers
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Resistant to moisture, oils, mud, and heavy field use
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
Title: QTopo 9445-2 — Cooroy
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Cooroy township, Lake Macdonald, hinterland valleys, forested foothills, and regional access routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available
🛒 Ordering & Options
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Folded paper map – portable and practical
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Waterproof Tyvek® edition – durable for long-term field use
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Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for planning sessions
🎯 Summary
The QTopo 9445-2 — Cooroy Topographic Map offers accurate and comprehensive terrain mapping across the Noosa hinterland’s rolling hills, creeks, and rural landscapes. With precise contouring, hydrology detail, and multiple robust print formats, it is essential for surveyors, ecologists, emergency crews, land managers, and outdoor explorers.
Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.