Bald Blair 9237-1S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed Bald Blair & New England Tablelands Topographic Mapping | Bald Blair, Wollomombi River, Aberfoyle River, Chandlers Peak, Mount Duncan, Days Mountain, Bald Blair Lagoon & High-Altitude Grazing Country | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore Bald Blair and the New England Highlands

Discover the elevated grazing landscapes, dramatic river valleys, rocky hills and secluded rural countryside of northern New South Wales with the Bald Blair 9237-1S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Bald Blair and the highland country east of Guyra, this detailed 1:25,000 topographic map provides geographical information for rural landowners, agricultural managers, environmental researchers, surveyors, bushwalkers and emergency services.

Bald Blair and Historic Grazing Country

Bald Blair is a rural locality in the New England Tablelands, surrounded by sheep and cattle properties, open paddocks, rocky uplands and scattered native woodland.

The district's high elevation, cool climate and extensive pastoral landscapes reflect the agricultural character of the Guyra–Black Mountain region.

Historic rural properties, woolsheds, homesteads and winding access roads illustrate the relationship between settlement, livestock production, terrain and water availability.

Wollomombi River and Aberfoyle River

The Wollomombi River and Aberfoyle River are significant waterways within the mapped landscape.

Their drainage systems include steep creek valleys, narrow tributaries, wooded slopes and rocky river corridors.

Both waterways form part of the broader Macleay River catchment, connecting the elevated New England country with the eastern ranges.

Detailed contours assist with interpreting river gradients, drainage divides, stream erosion and changing valley elevations.

Chandlers Peak and Highland Landforms

Chandlers Peak is a prominent geographical landmark within the district.

Other notable elevations include Mount Duncan, Days Mountain, Garland Peak, Joeys Knob and Hallorans Hill.

These features rise above surrounding pastoral valleys, creating a varied landscape of rocky ridges, narrow spurs, saddles and sheltered gullies.

Their contours provide excellent examples of slope development, terrain relief and highland geomorphology.

Bald Blair Lagoon and Upland Wetlands

Bald Blair Lagoon forms part of the region's network of upland wetlands, seasonal drainage features and rural water storages.

Nearby Long Swamp Creek, Nowlands Creek, Spring Creek and Johns Creek contribute to the district's complex drainage landscape.

These environments provide opportunities for studying wetland ecology, catchment hydrology, agricultural water management and seasonal water movement.

Rural Heritage and Property Landscapes

The map identifies rural localities and properties including Bald Blair, Nowlands, Hallsbrook, Calga, Caramana and Wyoming.

The surrounding countryside contains grazing paddocks, scattered trees, farm buildings, creek crossings and recorded rural roads.

Features such as Bald Blair Sport and Recreation Reserve provide additional geographical context for community and rural heritage research.

Rural Navigation and Field Research

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

Whether investigating the Wollomombi and Aberfoyle river catchments, exploring the geography of Bald Blair, 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 Bald Blair topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed 10-metre contours showing Chandlers Peak, Mount Duncan, Days Mountain, Garland Peak, Joeys Knob, Hallorans Hill, rocky uplands, saddles, spurs and steep valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Wollomombi River, Aberfoyle River, Long Swamp Creek, Boundary Creek, Nowlands Creek, Spring Creek, Johns Creek, Bald Blair Lagoon and associated tributaries.

• Roads & Tracks – Mount Mitchell Road, Aberfoyle Road, Bald Blair district roads, Brockley Road, Wards Mistake Road, Waverley Road, rural access tracks and creek crossings, where mapped.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected rural homesteads, woolsheds, agricultural buildings, stockyards, farm dams, road crossings, utilities, survey marks and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Highland grazing country, native eucalypt woodland, rocky ridgelines, riparian vegetation, rural wetlands, agricultural clearings and steep river valleys.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Bald Blair, Bald Blair Lagoon, Chandlers Peak, Mount Duncan, Days Mountain, Garland Peak, Nowlands, Hallsbrook and Bald Blair Sport and Recreation Reserve.

• Grid References – Coordinates, spot heights, elevation contours and map grid information for navigation, GPS interpretation, surveying 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 clear geographical detail and excellent cartographic 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 manufactured from high-density polyethylene fibres.

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

• Ideal for rural landowners, agricultural managers, bushwalkers, environmental researchers, surveyors and emergency services.

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

• Particularly suitable for Bald Blair field navigation, rural property inspections, river catchment surveys, environmental monitoring and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

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

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

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for identifying properties, access roads, survey sites and important geographical locations.

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

• Particularly valuable for rural property management, agricultural planning, catchment studies, environmental surveys and emergency response.

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

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Mapping for grazing properties, rural access, farm drainage, terrain gradients and agricultural land management.

• Agricultural Professionals – Detailed geographical information for sheep and cattle properties, soil conservation, water management and property planning.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Contours, spot heights, coordinate grids and mapped infrastructure for preliminary investigations and professional fieldwork.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Study native woodland, upland wetlands, riparian habitats, grazing landscapes and biodiversity.

• Catchment & Water Resource Managers – Interpret the Wollomombi and Aberfoyle river systems, tributary creeks, drainage divides and catchment gradients.

• Geologists & Geomorphologists – Examine rocky highland landforms, ridges, hills, erosion patterns, river valleys and slope development.

• Landcare & Conservation Groups – Reference for creek rehabilitation, erosion monitoring, wetland conservation and vegetation restoration.

• Bushwalkers & Outdoor Navigators – Terrain information for rocky hills, remote valleys, rural tracks and legally accessible outdoor routes.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for bushfire operations, rural property access, flooding, severe weather and search-and-rescue planning.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study highland river catchments, rural settlement, pastoral land use, wetlands and detailed contour interpretation.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

The Bald Blair 9237-1S Topographic Map forms part of the authoritative NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For local roads, rural planning, property matters and regional services, consult Armidale Regional Council.

For national park access, conservation information and visitor alerts in the wider district, consult NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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

For river catchment and water information, consult NSW Government Water.

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

Important Navigation & Safety Information: The Bald Blair district includes working grazing properties, unsealed rural roads, steep wooded river valleys, isolated homesteads, rocky uplands and waterways subject to seasonal changes.

The New England Tablelands can experience severe frost, fog, winter snow and ice, thunderstorms, strong winds and rapidly changing weather. Heavy rainfall may cause creek rises, hazardous crossings, erosion and rural road closures.

Bushfires, fallen trees and reduced visibility can affect roads, agricultural properties and outdoor operations.

Some mapped roads and tracks cross private property or restricted land. Their appearance on a topographic map does not establish public access rights.

Always check current weather forecasts, road conditions, river and creek levels, flood warnings, fire danger ratings and property access requirements before travelling. Carry suitable navigation equipment, water and emergency communication devices.

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

🌏 Explore More with Mapworld

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

For guidance on contour lines, rocky ridges, river valleys, wetland landscapes and grid references, read How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

Northern Adjoining Coverage – Backwater

For coverage immediately north, explore the Backwater 9237-1N Topographic Map.

The Backwater sheet extends into elevated grazing country, wooded hills, rural roads and northern New England creek catchments.

Together, Bald Blair and Backwater provide continuous detailed topographic mapping for agricultural property management, terrain analysis and environmental surveys.

Southern Adjoining Coverage – Black Mountain

For coverage immediately south, explore the Black Mountain 9237-3N Topographic Map.

The Black Mountain sheet covers the adjoining southern New England highlands, including rural grazing landscapes, wooded ridges, creek systems and agricultural properties.

This map provides valuable complementary coverage for property planning, environmental research and rural navigation.

Western Adjoining Coverage – Guyra

For coverage immediately west, explore the Guyra 9237-4S Topographic Map.

The Guyra sheet extends towards Guyra township, agricultural highlands, grazing country and surrounding rural infrastructure.

It is particularly useful for regional planning, property management, surveying and agricultural research.

Eastern Adjoining Coverage – Wards Mistake

For coverage immediately east, explore the Wards Mistake 9337-4S Topographic Map.

The Wards Mistake sheet continues into more rugged eastern New England country, providing mapping of forested ridges, rural valleys, creek catchments and remote highland landscapes.

This companion is valuable for terrain interpretation, wilderness navigation, catchment management and conservation research.

Additional Corner-Adjoining Maps

The official Bald Blair adjoining-sheet index also identifies four maps meeting the sheet at its corners:

• Northwest – Ben Lomond 9237-4N: Elevated grazing country, rural properties and northern tableland landscapes.

• Northeast – Kookabookra 9337-4N: Wooded highlands, tributary valleys and eastern New England terrain.

• Southwest – Salisbury Plains 9236-3N: Rural grazing country and agricultural valleys west of Armidale.

• Southeast – Lyndhurst 9337-3N: Eastern forested uplands and rugged creek catchments.

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

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

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Bald Blair 9237-1S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with durable paper, waterproof and laminated finishes, making it an excellent resource for New England rural property management, agricultural planning, river catchment research, environmental conservation, surveying, emergency services and geographical education.