Armstrong 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential field map for navigating, planning and understanding truwana / Cape Barren Island and the surrounding islands of eastern Bass Strait.

The Armstrong 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this distinctive island region. Produced in 2018, Edition 1 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 Armstrong sheet is dominated by truwana / Cape Barren Island and also includes the northern part of Clarke Island, together with Anderson, Long, Preservation, Forsyth and Passage Islands.

Important locations and features shown include:

• truwana / Cape Barren Island

• Mount Munro – 711 metres, the island’s highest point, overlooking the Cape Barren Island settlement

• The Cape Barren Island settlement and surrounding landscape

• The northern portion of Clarke Island

• Anderson Island

• Long Island

• Preservation Island

• Forsyth Island

• Passage Island

• The Sydney Cove Historic Site at the southern tip of Preservation Island

The Sydney Cove Historic Site played an important role in the early navigation and charting of Tasmania by Lieutenant Matthew Flinders, adding considerable historical interest to the sheet.

From the slopes of Mount Munro and the landscapes of truwana / Cape Barren Island to historic sites, coastal headlands and the surrounding islands, this map provides valuable geographic context for one of Tasmania’s most distinctive regions.

⛰️ 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

• Coastlines, bays and island geography

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Settlements, localities and named geographic features

• Historic and cultural points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Visitors and walkers planning authorised travel on truwana / Cape Barren Island

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Land managers and field professionals

• Heritage researchers and historians studying the region’s early navigation history

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors seeking a detailed overview of the islands

Access to truwana / Cape Barren Island is subject to local arrangements. Contact the Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association (CBIAA) for current information before planning your visit. This map does not itself confer a right of access.

Island conditions can change quickly, so always supplement the map with current local advice, weather information and appropriate navigation equipment. For travel by sea, use the relevant official nautical chart rather than relying on a topographic map alone.

💧 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 walkers, 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 important locations, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Armstrong Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2018

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: truwana / Cape Barren Island, northern Clarke Island, Anderson Island, Long Island, Preservation Island, Forsyth Island, Passage Island and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027426

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 to confirm that your destination or area of interest falls within the Armstrong sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for authorised outdoor travel and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are studying the slopes of Mount Munro, planning an authorised visit to truwana / Cape Barren Island, researching the Sydney Cove Historic Site or examining the geography of the surrounding islands, the Armstrong Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this remarkable part of Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s island landscapes with accuracy.