Pimpama — QTopo 9542-243
1:10,000 Topographic Map
The QTopo 9542-243 — Pimpama map provides high-resolution, authoritative topographic detail across one of the Gold Coast’s most rapidly expanding urban and peri-urban regions. Covering low-lying floodplains, developing residential areas, creek systems, agricultural land, and key transport corridors, this 1:10,000 scale sheet delivers the precision required for surveying, engineering design, environmental studies, emergency response, and land-use planning.
Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, this map integrates fine contouring, detailed hydrology, cadastral boundaries, vegetation mapping, and infrastructure networks to support both technical decision-making and reliable on-site navigation.
🗺️ Map Content and Features
At 1:10,000 scale — 1 cm = 100 m — the Pimpama sheet includes:
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Fine contour lines showing terrain variation across low hills, floodplains, drainage corridors, and development areas
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Hydrology layers: Pimpama River and tributaries, drainage lines, wetlands, dams, tanks, culverts, and tidal-influenced waterways
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Infrastructure mapping:
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Major roads, local streets, development corridors, and access tracks
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Residential estates, farms, sheds, utilities, and construction zones
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Cadastre parcels, surveyed property boundaries, easements, and fencelines
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Water infrastructure including tanks, pumps, and irrigation features
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Vegetation mapping: riparian vegetation, wetlands, open grasslands, bushland remnants, and cleared development areas
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Land tenure: freehold properties, reserves, council-managed parcels, and state-controlled land
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Named features: creek corridors, rises, drainage basins, and local terrain identifiers
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High-resolution symbology suitable for environmental, engineering, and operational field requirements
All mapping information is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets.
🧭 Who Uses This Map?
The Pimpama 9542-243 (1:10,000) Topographic Map is ideal for:
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Surveyors & engineers — design work, terrain modelling, site assessment
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Environmental and ecological consultants — wetland mapping, habitat studies, impact assessments
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Emergency services & SES — flood modelling support, access planning, incident navigation
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Local government & utilities — infrastructure planning, drainage analysis, development assessment
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Developers & land-use planners — subdivision design, terrain evaluation, hydrology considerations
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Researchers & educators — hydrology, urban expansion studies, and field-based training
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Field contractors & technicians — precise navigation and project site referencing
💧 Field-Ready Print Options
✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®
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Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®
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Fully waterproof and tear-resistant
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Ideal for floodplain fieldwork or high-use environments
✅ Laminated Edition
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate
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Writeable surface supports whiteboard markers
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Reusable, durable, and perfect for planning meetings or operational briefings
📄 Standard Paper Edition
📐 Map Details
Title: Pimpama — QTopo 9542-243
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: Pimpama and surrounding areas, including floodplains, waterways, infrastructure, vegetation, and cadastral boundaries
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available
🛒 Ordering & Options
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Folded paper edition — compact and convenient
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Tyvek® waterproof edition — rugged and ideal for fieldwork
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Laminated edition — reusable and perfect for planning or collaboration
🎯 Summary
The Pimpama — QTopo 9542-243 — 1:10,000 Topographic Map provides high-precision terrain, hydrology, and cadastral detail across a dynamic and rapidly transforming Gold Coast region. With multiple durable print formats and authoritative spatial data, it is a vital tool for surveyors, planners, emergency crews, ecologists, and developers.
Plan with precision.
Navigate with confidence.
Work with clarity.