Cape Portland 1:100000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An archived regional topographic map providing broad coverage of the Cape Portland area in north-eastern Tasmania on a single sheet.

The Cape Portland 1:100,000 Topographic Map provides regional-scale coverage of Cape Portland and the surrounding landscape. At 1:100,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 1 kilometre on the ground, making it useful for regional planning, historical research, geographic orientation, education and comparison with more detailed contemporary mapping.

This is Edition 5, produced in 2003, and uses the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94.

Tasmania’s 1:100,000 topographic mapping series has been archived following the introduction of the more detailed 1:50,000 series. The Cape Portland sheet remains available print on demand in standard paper, waterproof Tyvek® and laminated formats.

🖨️ Print-on-Demand Availability

This archived sheet is supplied through our print-on-demand service, allowing customers to choose the material best suited to their intended use.

Select standard paper for planning and reference, lightweight waterproof Tyvek® for rugged field use or a fully laminated version for repeated marking and display. Customers requiring newer and more detailed mapping should also consider the current 1:50,000 replacement sheets listed below.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Cape Portland sheet provides a broad regional view of the mapped area on one 1:100,000 topographic map.

Topographic information may include:

• Contours showing elevation and the general shape of the terrain

• Coastal features, waterways and drainage systems

• Roads, tracks and access routes recorded at the time of production

• Vegetation, forest and land-cover information

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Boundaries and other mapped reference information

• Regional geographic context across a large area

Because the map was produced in 2003 and the series is now archived, changes may have occurred to roads, tracks, buildings, infrastructure, boundaries, land use and access conditions. Users should consult current official information when planning field travel or operational activities.

📚 Why Choose an Archived Map?

Although superseded for detailed navigation, the Cape Portland map remains valuable where historical information or broad single-sheet coverage is important.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Viewing the Cape Portland region on one sheet

• Regional planning and geographic orientation

• Historical research and landscape comparison

• Examining changes to roads, settlements and land use

• Education and the study of Australian topographic mapping

• Map collections, archives and local-history projects

• Comparing earlier mapping with modern 1:50,000 sheets or digital spatial data

The sheet provides a useful snapshot of how the Cape Portland area was mapped in the early 2000s and can serve as both a cartographic record and a regional reference.

🔄 Current 1:50,000 Replacement Maps

The area covered by the Cape Portland 1:100,000 sheet is now covered by three maps from Tasmania’s more detailed 1:50,000 series:

• Banks Strait 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• Boobyalla 1:50,000 Topographic Map

• Mount William 1:50,000 Topographic Map

The newer 1:50,000 series provides a clearer and more detailed portrayal of topographic information, with enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification. At this scale, 1 centimetre represents 500 metres, providing twice the ground detail of the archived Cape Portland sheet.

Choose the Cape Portland map for broad regional coverage, historical reference and landscape comparison. Choose the appropriate 1:50,000 sheets when greater detail and newer mapping are required.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Cape Portland 1:100,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Regional planners and land managers requiring a broad overview of the district

• Local historians and researchers studying regional development and landscape change

• Map collectors and cartographic archives seeking an archived Tasmanian sheet

• Environmental researchers and conservation workers comparing historical and present-day information

• Teachers and geography students examining topographic mapping and datum changes

• Local residents and visitors seeking wider geographic context

• Emergency and field personnel using the sheet as a supplementary regional reference

• Libraries, museums and heritage organisations building regional collections

⚠️ Important Navigation and Age Warning

This is a 2003 archived map and should not be treated as an authoritative source of current access, infrastructure or safety information.

Before using the map for any field-related purpose:

• Check current roads, tracks, access conditions and closures

• Consult current official mapping and land-manager information

• Use the relevant 1:50,000 replacement sheets for detailed navigation

• Do not assume every mapped building, track, bridge or facility remains unchanged

• Carry appropriate contemporary navigation and communication equipment

• Ensure the correct datum is used when transferring coordinates

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from historical research and office reference to demanding outdoor conditions.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and well-defined topographic symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for planning, research and protected field use

• An economical choice for general reference, education and map collections

✅ 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 outdoor travellers, emergency personnel and field 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 regional planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify locations, access points or areas of interest without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres, workshops and repeated reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Cape Portland Topographic Map

• Sheet number: 8416

• Series: Tasmania 1:100,000 Topographic Map Series — archived

• Edition: 5

• Production year: 2003

• Scale: 1:100,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 1 kilometre

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Status: Archived map supplied print on demand

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• Current detailed coverage: Banks Strait, Boobyalla and Mount William 1:50,000 sheets

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or another spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

GDA94 and GDA2020 coordinates are not identical. For precise field applications, do not combine coordinates from this map with GDA2020 mapping or devices without applying the appropriate datum transformation.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to view the Cape Portland sheet coverage and confirm that your destination or area of interest falls within the map before ordering.

🛒 Ordering Information

• This archived map is supplied print on demand in your chosen format

• Paper: Best for planning, historical reference, education and collections

• Tyvek®: Best for durable regional reference in wet or demanding field conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, annotation, classroom work and operational planning

• For newer and more detailed mapping, select the relevant Banks Strait, Boobyalla or Mount William 1:50,000 sheet

🎯 Summary

Whether you need broad coverage of the Cape Portland region, an archived map for historical comparison or a regional companion to the newer 1:50,000 sheets, the Cape Portland Topographic Map provides valuable geographic context across a large area of north-eastern Tasmania.

See the wider landscape. Compare regional change. Explore with geographic context.