{"product_id":"eldon-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Eldon 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Queenstown, Lake Burbury and the rugged mountains and national parks of Tasmania’s west coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEldon 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and accurate representation of this dramatic and historically significant landscape. Produced in 2024, 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 most prominent settlement on the Eldon sheet is the historic mining town of \u003cstrong\u003eQueenstown\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by steep mountains with the distinctive exposed appearance for which the district is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and landscape features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueenstown\u003c\/strong\u003e and its surrounding mining landscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive mountains surrounding the town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLyell Highway\u003c\/strong\u003e and the locally named \u003cstrong\u003e99 Bends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Burbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major hydroelectric storage east of Queenstown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain ranges, peaks, ridges and deeply incised valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads, walking tracks and access routes where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks, lake shorelines and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMining, hydroelectric and other infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean exploration of the area began in the 1860s, with the discovery of alluvial gold at Mount Lyell helping to drive the development of the local mining industry. Queenstown’s surrounding slopes are distinguished by unusual pink and grey hues associated with the conglomerate rock of the nearby mountains, creating the district’s celebrated “moonscape” appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust outside Queenstown, the winding \u003cstrong\u003e99 Bends\u003c\/strong\u003e section of the Lyell Highway is well known among touring motorists and Targa competitors. Its succession of tight curves passes through striking mountain scenery and provides a memorable approach to the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the east lies \u003cstrong\u003eLake Burbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large hydroelectric lake created following construction of two dams during the 1980s. Beyond the settled and industrial areas, much of the sheet is protected within the Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers and Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair national parks.\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\u003eMountain ranges, peaks, ridges, valleys and other major landforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake shorelines, rivers, creeks and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads, walking tracks and access routes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTowns, buildings and 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\u003eNational-park and conservation-area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMining and hydroelectric features where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric, cultural and recreational points of interest\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 Eldon 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushwalkers and wilderness travellers\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Tasmania’s west coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent travellers and touring motorists\u003c\/strong\u003e visiting Queenstown and Lake Burbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTourism operators and local guides\u003c\/strong\u003e interpreting the region’s landscape and history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch and rescue teams and emergency services\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining, engineering and hydroelectric personnel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand managers and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring detailed 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, historians and map enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e interested in the Queenstown district\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest-coast weather and road conditions can change rapidly, while much of the surrounding country is steep, exposed and remote. 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Drive the 99 Bends to the conditions, observe posted restrictions and carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment when entering wilderness areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Standard Paper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on \u003cstrong\u003e100 gsm FSC® coated paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eDuPont™ Tyvek®\u003c\/strong\u003e, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted using \u003cstrong\u003eHP pigment-based inks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a permanent waterproof finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed west-coast conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for bushwalkers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Laminated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully encapsulated between \u003cstrong\u003etwo 80-micron gloss laminate sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eMark-It-Dots\u003c\/strong\u003e to identify access points, hazards or other locations without marking the map permanently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipeable and reusable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Map Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eldon Topographic Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:50,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 cm represents 500 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queenstown, 99 Bends, Lake Burbury, Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park and surrounding areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9318923027808\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Datum Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map uses \u003cstrong\u003eGDA94\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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=378000,5328000,422000,5362000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TM05\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap coverage preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that your destination, proposed route or area of interest falls within the Eldon 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 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 wilderness travel, touring 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, training 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 exploring Queenstown’s remarkable mining landscape, driving the 99 Bends, visiting Lake Burbury, conducting professional fieldwork or venturing into the surrounding national parks, the Eldon Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context needed to understand this distinctive part of western Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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