{"product_id":"cataraqui-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Cataraqui 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eI corrected “founded” to \u003cstrong\u003e“foundered”\u003c\/strong\u003e and updated the mine wording: the Dolphin Tungsten Mine returned to commercial production in 2023, although its mining and processing plan has continued to evolve. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/g6m.com.au\/dolphin-project\/overview\/\"\u003eGroup 6 Metals project overview\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/announcements.asx.com.au\/asxpdf\/20250701\/pdf\/06l9t5bk1pbsl5.pdf\"\u003e2025 annual report\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential field map for navigating, planning and exploring the southern half of King Island and its remarkable coastal, agricultural and maritime history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCataraqui 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and accurate representation of southern King Island. 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.\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 Cataraqui sheet covers the southern half of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Island\u003c\/strong\u003e. When combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eCape Wickham 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides complete topographic coverage of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe southern half of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Island\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCataraqui Point\u003c\/strong\u003e and the surrounding western coastline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe memorial overlooking the wreck site of the \u003cem\u003eCataraqui\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mining settlement of \u003cstrong\u003eGrassy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDolphin Tungsten Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e south of Grassy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProductive farming and cattle-grazing country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurf beaches and exposed coastal landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolf courses, visitor attractions and heritage locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads, tracks and access routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRural buildings, infrastructure and scattered settlements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCataraqui Point takes its name from the British barque \u003cem\u003eCataraqui\u003c\/em\u003e, which foundered on King Island’s western coast in 1845. Approximately 400 lives were lost and only nine people survived, making it one of Australia’s most devastating maritime disasters. A memorial now overlooks the site of the wreck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern King Island combines this powerful maritime history with rich agricultural land, surf beaches, golf courses and a strong reputation for premium local produce. Moist westerly winds support lush pastures and a farming community known for high-quality beef and dairy products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth of Grassy lies the Dolphin Tungsten Mine, a major mineral site that originally operated during the twentieth century before closing when tungsten prices declined. Following redevelopment, the mine returned to commercial tungsten-concentrate production in 2023.\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\u003eCoastlines, beaches and other coastal landforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads, tracks and access routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings and rural infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMining and industrial 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\u003eAgricultural and coastal-land coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettlements, localities and named geographic features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaritime-history, golf and tourism locations\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 Cataraqui 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent travellers and holidaymakers\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring southern King Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage researchers and historians\u003c\/strong\u003e studying the \u003cem\u003eCataraqui\u003c\/em\u003e disaster and the island’s maritime past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal walkers, surfers and beach visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring the southern coastline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolf visitors and tourism operators\u003c\/strong\u003e working across King Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers and land managers\u003c\/strong\u003e operating across the island’s agricultural country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining and infrastructure professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring regional terrain context\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\u003eGeography students and outdoor educators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal residents\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking detailed topographic coverage of southern King Island\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Island’s coastline is exposed to strong winds and rapidly changing weather and sea conditions. Always check current forecasts, road conditions and local access information before travelling, and carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgricultural properties and mining areas may be privately owned, restricted or subject to active operations. This map does not confer a right of access, so observe all property boundaries, signs, gates and exclusion areas. 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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=218000,5538000,262000,5572000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TE01\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e coverage preview to confirm that your destination, beach, access route or area of interest falls within the Cataraqui 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 holiday 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 coastal exploration and wet or exposed conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for repeated use, location marking, education and tourism operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎯 Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are visiting the \u003cem\u003eCataraqui\u003c\/em\u003e memorial, exploring the coast around Cataraqui Point, travelling through King Island’s productive farming country, examining the mining landscape near Grassy or combining this sheet with Cape Wickham for complete island coverage, the Cataraqui Topographic Map provides the detail and regional context needed to experience southern King Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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