{"product_id":"babel-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Babel 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring southeastern Flinders Island and the spectacular landscapes of the Furneaux Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBabel 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and accurate representation of this remarkable island region. Produced in 2024, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1:50,000 scale, \u003cstrong\u003e1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗺️ Map Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babel sheet covers the southeastern area of \u003cstrong\u003eFlinders Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending from the dramatic heights of \u003cstrong\u003eStrzelecki National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e to the lagoons, inlets, beaches and lowlands surrounding \u003cstrong\u003eLady Barron\u003c\/strong\u003e and Franklin Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrzelecki Peaks – 782 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest point in the Furneaux Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrzelecki National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenging walking country of the \u003cstrong\u003eDarling Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Patriarchs\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for opportunities to observe local wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanter Beach\u003c\/strong\u003e on the island’s eastern coastline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSellars Lagoon Game Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogan Lagoon Conservation Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe region’s extensive network of lagoons and coastal inlets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe township of \u003cstrong\u003eLady Barron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranklin Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViews and geographic context extending towards \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Dog, Vansittart and Cape Barren Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising sharply from the surrounding lowlands, Strzelecki Peaks form the dominant topographic feature of the sheet. To the east, Planter Beach borders a landscape of wetlands, lagoons and inlets protected within Sellars Lagoon Game Reserve and Logan Lagoon Conservation Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darling Range offers experienced walkers a challenging traverse, while The Patriarchs provides a more accessible opportunity to appreciate the island’s distinctive scenery and abundant wildlife. Lady Barron occupies an impressive position on Franklin Sound, looking towards the islands to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom granite peaks and rugged walking country to wetlands, beaches, wildlife areas and island settlements, this map covers one of Flinders Island’s most varied and visually striking landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⛰️ Map Content and Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaks, ridges, ranges and other major landforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLagoons, inlets, rivers, creeks and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoastlines, beaches and island geography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking tracks, roads and access routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings and infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimplified vegetation classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational park, game reserve and conservation-area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowns, localities and named geographic features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWildlife areas and other points of interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard topographic symbols for efficient map reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧭 Who Uses This Map?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babel 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushwalkers and hikers\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Strzelecki National Park and the Darling Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife observers and nature photographers\u003c\/strong\u003e visiting The Patriarchs and the island’s wetland areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor guides and tourism operators\u003c\/strong\u003e working on Flinders Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency services and search and rescue teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation workers and environmental researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand managers and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeography students and outdoor educators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal residents and visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Lady Barron and southeastern Flinders Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConditions in the Strzelecki Peaks and Darling Range can be rugged and changeable. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.thelist.tas.gov.au\/listmap\/app\/list\/map?bmlayer=3\u0026amp;bbox=587000,5539000,620000,5583000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e coverage preview to confirm that your destination, walking route or area of interest falls within the Babel sheet before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛒 Choose the Right Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for planning, office reference and light field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyvek®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for bushwalking, wildlife observation and wet or demanding conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎯 Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are climbing towards Strzelecki Peaks, traversing the Darling Range, observing wildlife at The Patriarchs, exploring the lagoons and wetlands of the eastern lowlands, or discovering Lady Barron and Franklin Sound, the Babel Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this extraordinary part of Flinders Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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