Channel 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, Huon Valley and communities south of Hobart.

The Channel 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this scenic and diverse region. Produced in 2017, 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.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between regional coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The Channel sheet is centred on Kettering, the ferry departure point for Bruny Island, and follows the settled landscapes surrounding the D’Entrecasteaux Channel and lower Huon Valley.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Kettering and the Bruny Island ferry departure point

• The Channel Highway and its surrounding road network

• Margate, Snug, Kettering, Woodbridge, Middleton and Gordon

• D’Entrecasteaux Channel and its intricate coastal landscape

• Cygnet, a vibrant Huon Valley community known for its creative culture

• Huonville, the principal commercial centre of the Huon Valley

• Franklin, situated beside the Huon River and renowned for traditional wooden boat building

• The Huon River and surrounding waterways

• Pastures, orchards, vineyards and bushland

• Nature recreation and conservation areas

The Channel Highway links a succession of picturesque towns where productive rural landscapes descend towards the water. To the west, the map extends into the Huon Valley, connecting the lively communities of Cygnet and Huonville with Franklin’s distinctive riverside streetscape and maritime heritage.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Coastline, channels, rivers, creeks and other water features

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Agricultural areas, bushland and forested country

• Nature recreation and conservation-area coverage

• Ferry, boating and coastal features where mapped

• Named geographic features and points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Channel 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Independent travellers and day-trippers exploring the Channel and Huon Valley

• Bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting recreation and conservation areas

• Boating and fishing enthusiasts planning access around local waterways

• Tourism operators and adventure guides working south of Hobart

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Farm, orchard and vineyard operators requiring regional geographic context

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors navigating between Channel and Huon communities

Road access, ferry arrangements and local conditions can change, so check current information before travelling. Respect private property and observe all access restrictions. This topographic map is useful for coastal orientation and trip planning but is not a substitute for an official nautical chart when navigating on the water.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ 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 walkers, emergency personnel and outdoor 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 route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify access points, hazards or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Channel Topographic Map

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2017

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Kettering, Margate, Snug, Woodbridge, Middleton, Gordon, Cygnet, Huonville, Franklin, D’Entrecasteaux Channel and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028072

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. 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.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your destination, route or area of interest falls within the Channel sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, office reference and light field use

• Tyvek®: Best for walking, travel and wet or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, route marking, education and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are travelling to Kettering for the Bruny Island ferry, following the Channel Highway through its coastal communities, exploring Cygnet and the Huon Valley, visiting Franklin’s historic riverfront or planning a day of walking, boating or fishing, the Channel Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this distinctive part of southern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore southern Tasmania’s Channel and Huon country with accuracy.