Arthur River 1:100000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An expansive regional topographic map for understanding and exploring the Arthur River area of north-west Tasmania.

The Arthur River 1:100,000 Topographic Map provides broad coverage of the Arthur River district and surrounding landscape on a single sheet. At 1:100,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 1 kilometre on the ground, making it particularly useful for regional planning, route overview, land management, historical reference and understanding the relationship between widely separated geographic features.

This is Edition 4, produced in 2014, and uses the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94.

Please note that Tasmania’s 1:100,000 topographic mapping series has been archived following the introduction of the newer 1:50,000 series. The Arthur River sheet remains valuable for its broad single-sheet coverage, while the replacement 1:50,000 maps provide more detailed and current mapping for field navigation.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Arthur River sheet provides a regional overview of the Arthur River area in north-west Tasmania. Its smaller scale allows a large geographic area to be viewed on one map, helping users understand the relationship between roads, waterways, terrain, vegetation and named locations across the district.

Typical topographic information includes:

• Contours for interpreting elevation and the overall shape of the terrain

• Rivers, creeks, drainage systems and other water features

• Roads, tracks and regional access routes shown at the time of production

• Forests, vegetation and land-cover information

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Boundaries and other mapped reference information

• A broad regional view suited to planning and geographic orientation

Because this map was produced in 2014 and the series is now archived, some roads, tracks, infrastructure, boundaries or land-use information may have changed. Users should consult current official information when planning field travel or operational activities.

📚 An Archived 1:100,000 Map

The 1:100,000 topographic series has been superseded by Tasmania’s 1:50,000 mapping series. This does not remove the usefulness of the Arthur River sheet—it changes the role for which it is best suited.

The archived 1:100,000 map is particularly useful for:

• Viewing the entire Arthur River region on one sheet

• Regional planning and geographic orientation

• Historical comparison and landscape research

• Understanding connections between adjacent 1:50,000 map areas

• Display, education and collection purposes

• Carrying a broad overview map alongside more detailed field sheets

For detailed navigation, users should consider the current 1:50,000 maps covering the same area.

🔄 Current 1:50,000 Replacement Maps

The Arthur River 1:100,000 sheet area is now covered by five maps from Tasmania’s more detailed 1:50,000 series:

• Whyte River 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• Rapid River 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• Norfolk Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• Rebecca 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• The Nut 1:50,000 Topographic Map

The 1:50,000 series provides a clearer and more detailed portrayal of topographic information, with enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification. At this larger scale, 1 centimetre represents 500 metres, providing twice the ground detail of the Arthur River 1:100,000 sheet.

Choose the Arthur River map when broad regional coverage is the priority. Choose the relevant 1:50,000 sheets when greater detail and newer mapping are required.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Arthur River 1:100,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Regional planners and land managers requiring a broad overview of the district

• Bushwalkers and outdoor travellers using it as an overview alongside detailed maps

• Environmental researchers and conservation workers studying regional landscapes

• Emergency and field personnel requiring supplementary geographic context

• Teachers and geography students examining topographic mapping and map-series change

• Local residents and visitors wanting to understand the wider Arthur River region

• Map collectors and researchers seeking an archived Tasmanian topographic sheet

• Historical and land-use researchers comparing older mapping with current conditions

⚠️ Important Navigation Information

This map is an archived 2014 edition. Features such as roads, tracks, access conditions, infrastructure, boundaries and land use may have changed since production.

For field use:

• Check current road, track and access information before departure

• Consult relevant land managers and current official notices

• Use the newer 1:50,000 sheets where detailed or current navigation is required

• Carry a compass and appropriate navigation equipment

• Ensure any GPS receiver or navigation application uses the correct datum when transferring coordinates

• Do not rely on this archived map as the sole source of current safety or access information

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from regional research to durable outdoor reference.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and well-defined topographic symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for planning, research and protected field use

• An economical choice for general reference, education and map collections

✅ 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 outdoor travellers, emergency personnel and field 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 regional planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify locations, access points or areas of interest without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Arthur River Topographic Map

• Sheet number: 7915

• Series: Tasmania 1:100,000 Topographic Map Series — archived

• Edition: 4

• Production year: 2014

• Scale: 1:100,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 1 kilometre

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Arthur River and surrounding north-west Tasmanian landscape

• Current detailed coverage: Whyte River, Rapid River, Norfolk Range, Rebecca and The Nut 1:50,000 sheets

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or another spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum. GDA94 and GDA2020 coordinates are not identical, and the difference may be significant for precise field applications.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to view the Arthur River sheet coverage and confirm that your destination or area of interest falls within the map before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, historical reference, education and collections

• Tyvek®: Best for durable regional reference in wet or demanding field conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, annotation, classroom work and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you need a broad overview of the Arthur River region, an archived map for historical comparison or a regional companion to the newer 1:50,000 sheets, the Arthur River Topographic Map provides valuable geographic context across a large area of north-west Tasmania.

See the wider landscape. Understand the region. Explore with geographic context.