Adamsons 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring Tasmania’s spectacular far south and Southwest Wilderness.

The Adamsons 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this remote and rugged region. Produced in 2023, Edition 2 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape easier to interpret both in the field and during trip planning.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Adamsons sheet extends from the southern end of Hartz Mountains National Park to New River Lagoon, east to Southport, and west into the dramatic terrain of Southwest National Park.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Adamsons Peak – 1,225 metres, reached by a challenging day walk with extensive views in good weather

• Moonlight Ridge Track, used for day walks and as an approach to longer journeys into Southwest National Park

• Pindars Peak – 1,250 metres

• The route towards Precipitous Bluff – 1,145 metres

• New River Lagoon

• Newdegate Cave

• The historic Ida Bay Railway

• Southport Lagoon Conservation Area

• Hartz Mountains National Park

• Southwest National Park

• The communities of Raminea, Strathblane, Southport and Lune River

From exposed mountain ridges and remote walking routes to caves, lagoons, forests and coastal settlements, this map covers one of Tasmania’s most geographically varied landscapes.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Peaks, ridges, valleys and other major landforms

• Rivers, creeks, lagoons and drainage features

• Walking tracks, roads and access routes

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National park and conservation-area coverage

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Caves, railway features and other points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Adamsons 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers planning day walks or extended wilderness journeys

• Outdoor guides and tourism operators working in Tasmania’s far south

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors exploring the Southport and Lune River districts

The western portion of this sheet includes exceptionally remote and demanding country. Always supplement the map with current park information, weather forecasts, appropriate navigation equipment and sound route-planning practices.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed field conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify campsites, hazards, access points or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Adamsons Topographic Map

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 2

• Production year: 2023

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Adamsons Peak, Moonlight Ridge, Pindars Peak, Precipitous Bluff, New River Lagoon, Southport, Lune River and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028119

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or other spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview on this product page to confirm that your destination, walking route or area of interest falls within the Adamsons sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, office reference and light field use

• Tyvek®: Best for bushwalking, expeditions and wet or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are tackling Adamsons Peak, following Moonlight Ridge towards the Southwest Wilderness, planning an approach to Pindars Peak and Precipitous Bluff, or exploring the attractions surrounding Ida Bay and Southport, the Adamsons Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this extraordinary landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s far south with accuracy.