Curries 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Tasmania’s north coast, George Town and the entrance to Port Dalrymple.

The Curries 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this varied coastal region. 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.

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 Curries sheet extends along Tasmania’s north coast from Beechford to Greens Beach and includes the historic communities of Lefroy, George Town and Low Head.

Important locations and features shown include:

• Beechford and the surrounding north-coast landscape

• Greens Beach near the western side of the Tamar estuary

• Lefroy, a locality with a rich gold-mining history

• George Town, one of northern Tasmania’s principal coastal communities

• Low Head and its distinctive peninsula

• The entrance to Port Dalrymple

• Extensive beaches and coastal recreation areas

• Roads, settlements and access routes throughout the district

• Coastal waters and shoreline features

• Rural land, bushland and vegetation areas

Situated approximately 7 kilometres north of George Town, Low Head occupies the peninsula at the mouth of Port Dalrymple. Its broad, unspoilt beaches and accessible coastline make it a popular destination for snorkelling, scuba diving and coastal exploration.

Low Head also offers penguin-viewing tours and the opportunity to visit Australia’s oldest continuously used pilot station, adding maritime history and wildlife experiences to the region’s natural attractions.

⛰️ 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, beaches, waterways and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and access routes

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Rural land, bushland and coastal environments

• Recreation and conservation areas where mapped

• Maritime, cultural and historic features

• Named geographic features and points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Independent travellers and day-trippers exploring Tasmania’s north coast

• Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting beaches and coastal recreation areas

• Snorkelling, diving and fishing enthusiasts planning shore access and land-based activities

• Tourism operators and local guides working around George Town and Low Head

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Field professionals requiring detailed regional geographic context

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors navigating between Beechford, George Town, Low Head and Greens Beach

Road access, tour 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 coastal 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: Curries Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2020

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Beechford, Lefroy, George Town, Low Head, Port Dalrymple, Greens Beach and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027501

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 Curries 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 exploring the beaches around Low Head, visiting George Town and its surrounding communities, discovering the district’s maritime heritage, planning a diving or fishing trip, or travelling between Beechford and Greens Beach, the Curries Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this distinctive part of northern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s north coast with accuracy.