{"product_id":"ben-lomond-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Ben Lomond 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the alpine plateau, national park and forested country surrounding Ben Lomond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBen Lomond 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and accurate representation of one of Tasmania’s most distinctive mountain landscapes. Produced in 2022, Edition 2 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain 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 Ben Lomond sheet is dominated by the elevated mountain plateau and \u003cstrong\u003eBen Lomond National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Tasmania’s second-highest peak rises above the surrounding lowlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevated \u003cstrong\u003eBen Lomond plateau\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Lomond National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasmania’s second-highest mountain summit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter ski slopes and associated alpine infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposed ridges, escarpments and plateau terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain access roads and walking routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower-elevation production forests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extensive network of forestry roads and tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks, valleys and drainage features surrounding the plateau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevation and exposed position of Ben Lomond create a demanding alpine environment. Strong winds, freezing temperatures and snowfall can occur at any time of year, making accurate terrain interpretation and careful preparation essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the plateau is best known for its winter ski slopes and dramatic alpine scenery, the lower elevations are dominated by production forest crossed by a complex network of roads. The contrast between the open mountain plateau and the densely roaded forest country makes this topographic map particularly valuable for navigation and route planning.\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, escarpments, valleys and other major landforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking tracks, mountain roads and access routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForestry roads and tracks across lower elevations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings, ski infrastructure and other facilities\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 and production-forest coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocalities and named geographic features\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 Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond National Park\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkiers and winter visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e planning trips to the mountain plateau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor guides and adventure operators\u003c\/strong\u003e working in alpine terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForestry workers and land managers\u003c\/strong\u003e navigating the lower-elevation road network\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\u003eSurveyors and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring detailed regional terrain context\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 the Ben Lomond district\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Lomond is an exposed alpine environment where snow, ice, strong winds and low visibility can occur unexpectedly—even outside winter. Always check current weather, road, track and park conditions before travelling, and carry clothing, equipment and navigation tools appropriate for alpine conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForestry roads may be private, restricted, closed or subject to active operations. 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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=538000,5388000,582000,5422000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TK09\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e coverage preview to confirm that your destination, access route or area of interest falls within the Ben Lomond 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 trip planning, office reference and protected field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyvek®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for alpine walking, skiing 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 walking across the Ben Lomond plateau, visiting the ski slopes, planning an alpine field trip or navigating the complex forestry-road network at lower elevations, the Ben Lomond Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to understand this exceptional mountain landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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