Avoca 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

I corrected the production year from “20202” to 2020. The matching ISBN identifies it as Edition 1 (2020), while Tasmania’s official index identifies Avoca as sheet TL09. Product record, official NRE Tasmania index.

An essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring Tasmania’s historic mining country, the Fingal Valley and the foothills of Ben Lomond.

The Avoca 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this geographically and historically significant region. Produced in 2020, 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 Avoca sheet covers the historic mining settlements of Avoca, Royal George and Rossarden, together with the prominent Fingal Valley, St Pauls Plains and the foothills of Ben Lomond.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Avoca, an historic settlement on the South Esk River

• Royal George, associated with the district’s former mining industry

• Rossarden, established as an important mining town during the 20th century

• The prominent Fingal Valley

• St Pauls Plains, known for high-quality sheep and cattle grazing country

• The South Esk River

• The St Pauls River

• St Pauls Dome

• The foothills of Ben Lomond

• Historic and continuing mining areas throughout the district

Avoca, Royal George and Rossarden supported the region’s zinc, lead, coal, tin and gold mining industries during the earlier part of the 20th century. The landscape retains strong evidence of this mining heritage, while some mining activity continues within the broader district.

From fertile pastoral plains and river valleys to former mining settlements, forested slopes and prominent uplands, this map covers one of northeastern Tasmania’s most varied working 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 and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Towns, settlements and named geographic features

• Pastoral, forested and former mining landscapes

• Historic and industrial points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Bushwalkers and outdoor visitors exploring the Fingal Valley and Ben Lomond foothills

• Farmers and land managers working across the district’s pastoral country

• Geologists, prospectors and mining professionals requiring regional terrain context

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Heritage researchers and historians studying Tasmania’s mining history

• Geography students and outdoor educators

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

Some mining areas, pastoral properties and access routes may cross private land or restricted sites. Always obtain any necessary permission, observe signs and closures, and supplement the map with current local information and appropriate navigation equipment.

💧 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, land managers, 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: Avoca Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2020

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Avoca, Royal George, Rossarden, Fingal Valley, St Pauls Plains, South Esk River, St Pauls River, St Pauls Dome and the foothills of Ben Lomond

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027778

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. 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 Avoca sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for fieldwork, outdoor exploration and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring the mining heritage of Avoca, Royal George and Rossarden, examining the pastoral landscapes of the Fingal Valley and St Pauls Plains, following the South Esk or St Pauls rivers, or studying the foothills of Ben Lomond, the Avoca Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this fascinating part of Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s historic northeast with accuracy.