Attunga 9036-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed Attunga & Northern Tamworth Topographic Mapping | Attunga Village, Attunga State Forest, Peel River, Moore Creek, Appleby, Garthowen, Oxley Highway & New England Grazing Country | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore Attunga and the Northern Tamworth Highlands

Discover the wooded hills, winding waterways, productive grazing country and rural settlements of northern New South Wales with the Attunga 9036-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Attunga and the countryside north of Tamworth, this detailed 1:25,000 topographic map provides geographical information for rural landowners, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, forestry managers, surveyors and emergency services.

Attunga Village and Rural Heritage

Attunga is a small rural community northwest of Tamworth, surrounded by grazing properties, cultivated paddocks, wooded ridges and creek valleys.

The village includes local streets, community facilities and the historic rural road network connecting the Tamworth and Manilla districts.

The contrast between the village, surrounding agricultural land and elevated forest country illustrates the influence of terrain, water availability and transport access on settlement.

Peel River and the Upper Namoi Catchment

The Peel River crosses the southern part of the mapped area, flowing through agricultural flats, rural properties and gently undulating countryside.

It forms part of the broader Namoi River catchment, an important drainage system of inland northern New South Wales.

Nearby Attunga Creek, Moore Creek and smaller tributaries demonstrate the relationship between stream gradients, floodplains, erosion and local drainage patterns.

The map's contours assist with interpreting river terraces, drainage divides and changes in elevation.

Attunga State Forest and Eastern Highlands

Attunga State Forest occupies substantial wooded terrain in the eastern portion of the sheet.

The forest contains steep ridges, eucalypt woodland, deeply incised gullies and recorded management tracks.

The landscape contrasts with the more open pastoral country to the west, providing valuable context for forest ecology, vegetation mapping, catchment research and bushfire management.

Elevated ground and complex drainage networks make detailed topographic mapping particularly useful.

Appleby, Moore Creek and Agricultural Country

Appleby and Moore Creek are important rural localities south and southeast of Attunga.

Their countryside includes farm properties, rural access roads, scattered woodland, grazing paddocks and creek systems.

The wider area reflects the agricultural character of the Tamworth Regional district, where livestock production, land management and transport routes are closely connected.

Garthowen, Kaytoun and Surrounding Hills

Garthowen and Kaytoun feature in the northern and western portions of the sheet.

The landscape contains rolling hills, rocky slopes, small drainage catchments, homesteads and agricultural clearings.

Recorded features such as Round Hill, Browns Springs and Yellow Creek provide additional geographical reference points for terrain interpretation.

Oxley Highway and Field Navigation

The Oxley Highway and surrounding local roads provide important connections between Tamworth, Attunga and neighbouring rural districts.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), detailed contours and grid references assist with interpreting roads, creek crossings, forested hills, property access and elevation changes.

Whether investigating the Peel River, exploring Attunga State Forest, managing rural property or undertaking professional fieldwork, this map provides an excellent geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof DuPont™ Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Attunga topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Attunga State Forest, Round Hill, forested ridges, steep gullies, undulating grazing country, river terraces, saddles and spurs.

• Rivers & Waterways – Peel River, Attunga Creek, Moore Creek, Yellow Creek, local tributaries, drainage channels and farm water storages.

• Roads & Tracks – Oxley Highway, Attunga Road, Garthowen Road, Lower Somerton Road, rural property roads, bridges, recorded forest tracks and management roads, where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected village buildings, rural homesteads, farm structures, stockyards, bridges, road crossings, utilities and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Eucalypt forest, native woodland, riparian vegetation, grazing paddocks, cultivated agricultural land, wooded ridges and river flats.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Attunga, Attunga State Forest, Appleby, Moore Creek, Garthowen, Kaytoun, Round Hill, Browns Springs and the Peel River.

• Grid References – Map coordinates, elevations and grid information for navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying, land management and professional fieldwork.

🧭 Format & Material Options

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional, lightweight and economical option for everyday use, archival storage and indoor reference.

• Printed on 160 gsm paper for excellent cartographic detail and clear geographical reproduction.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, offices, desktop planning, rural property reference and geographical study.

• Paper maps are supplied folded by default, unless flat delivery is specifically requested in the order notes at checkout.

• Flat maps are particularly suitable for framing, display and professional reference.

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek® 1443R, a lightweight synthetic material made from high-density polyethylene fibres.

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, flexible and durable, making it particularly useful in demanding outdoor environments.

• Ideal for bushwalkers, rural landowners, forestry personnel, surveyors, environmental researchers and emergency services.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly, providing a practical alternative to traditional paper maps.

• Particularly suitable for Attunga State Forest navigation, rural property inspections, river catchment surveys, agricultural fieldwork and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate, providing durable protection from repeated handling, moisture and staining.

• Dry-erase compatible – Mark temporary routes, coordinates, survey observations or operational notes with a suitable whiteboard marker and wipe clean.

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for identifying locations, property features, access routes and field observations.

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, workshops, field planning, vehicle-based reference and incident control centres.

• Particularly valuable for property management, forestry operations, catchment investigations, bushfire planning and environmental research.

All finishes are professionally printed by Mapworld using HP pigment-based inks for sharp cartographic detail and lasting colour reproduction.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Navigators – Terrain reference for Attunga State Forest, wooded ridges, creek valleys and authorised access routes.

• Rural Landowners & Agricultural Managers – Mapping for grazing properties, farm drainage, land gradients, rural roads and property access.

• Forestry Professionals – Geographical information for forest roads, steep slopes, drainage systems, vegetation and forest management.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Study native woodland, riparian vegetation, forest habitats, creek systems and biodiversity corridors.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Interpret Peel River, Attunga Creek, Moore Creek and the wider Namoi drainage network.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Examine ridges, spurs, slopes, river terraces, erosion and landscape development.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Use contours, coordinate grids and terrain features for preliminary site investigations and infrastructure fieldwork.

• Regional & Transport Planners – Reference for Oxley Highway, rural road corridors, creek crossings and agricultural settlement.

• Emergency Services – Mapping for bushfire response, rural access, river flooding and search-and-rescue planning.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study rural settlement, agricultural land use, woodland ecology, river catchments and contour interpretation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

The Attunga 9036-2S Topographic Map forms part of the authoritative NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For local rural roads, planning, development information and regional services, consult Tamworth Regional Council.

For state forest recreation information, management operations and access restrictions, consult Forestry Corporation of NSW.

For major road closures and regional transport conditions, consult Live Traffic NSW.

For water information and catchment management, consult WaterNSW.

For bushfire warnings, consult NSW Rural Fire Service, and for flooding and severe-weather warnings, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

Important Navigation & Safety Information: The Attunga district includes working agricultural properties, unsealed rural roads, forest management tracks, wooded hills, creek crossings and flood-prone river flats.

Heavy rainfall may cause rapid water-level changes in the Peel River and tributary creeks, hazardous crossings, local flooding, erosion and rural road closures.

Bushfires, severe thunderstorms, fallen trees and extreme heat can affect access to forested areas, roads and rural properties.

Some mapped roads and tracks cross private land, working state forest or restricted management areas. Their appearance on the map does not establish public access rights.

Always check current road conditions, forest closures, weather forecasts, river levels, fire danger ratings and property access requirements before travelling. Carry appropriate navigation equipment, water and emergency communication devices.

Topographic maps are not substitutes for current official access information, cadastral surveys, flood modelling or emergency advice.

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

Discover the complete NSW 1:25,000 Topographic Map Collection, providing detailed mapping across Tamworth, New England, Northern Tablelands and wider New South Wales.

For guidance on contour lines, forested ridges, river valleys, drainage systems and grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

Northern Adjoining Coverage – Klori

The Klori 9036-2N Topographic Map continues immediately north of Attunga through rural grazing country, woodland, creek systems and the northern Tamworth hinterland.

It provides complementary mapping for rural navigation, land management and catchment investigations.

Southern Adjoining Coverage – Tamworth

The Tamworth 9035-1N Topographic Map extends immediately south into the Tamworth urban area, Peel River corridor, residential districts and surrounding agricultural landscapes.

Together, Attunga and Tamworth provide continuous detailed coverage for regional planning, infrastructure reference and environmental research.

Western Adjoining Coverage – Somerton

The Somerton 9036-3S Topographic Map continues immediately west across the Somerton district, rolling farmland, rural road networks and associated creek catchments.

The neighbouring sheet is useful for rural property management, agricultural mapping and field navigation.

Eastern Adjoining Coverage – Bendemeer

The Bendemeer 9136-3S Topographic Map extends immediately east into wooded uplands, steeper hill country and the western approaches to the Bendemeer region.

It is especially valuable for bushwalking, terrain interpretation, environmental surveys and forestry-related fieldwork.

Additional Corner-Adjoining Maps

The official Attunga adjoining-sheet diagram identifies four additional maps meeting the sheet at its corners:

• Northwest – Baldwin 9036-3N: Rural landscapes and drainage country west of Klori.

• Northeast – Haning 9136-3N: Wooded uplands and rural country north of Bendemeer.

• Southwest – Winton 9035-4N: Agricultural landscapes and rural valleys northwest of Tamworth.

• Southeast – Moonbi 9135-4N: The Moonbi district, mountain approaches and surrounding rural country.

These are corner-adjoining maps, distinct from the four direct northern, southern, western and eastern neighbours.

For additional regional mapping, consult the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Attunga 9036-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with practical paper, waterproof and laminated options, making it an excellent resource for Tamworth rural property management, forestry operations, agricultural planning, catchment research, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.