Emu River 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Ridgley, Pet Reservoir, Guide Falls and the forested hinterland south of Burnie.

The Emu River 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this varied north-west Tasmanian landscape. Produced in 2021, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain 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 Emu River sheet covers the rural and forested country surrounding Ridgley, a small community situated approximately 13 kilometres south-west of Burnie.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• Ridgley and its surrounding rural district

• Pet Reservoir, constructed in 1956

• Guide Falls and its walking access

• The Emu River and surrounding waterways

• Additional waterfalls and forest walking areas

• Gently sloping rural land and grassy reservoir banks

• Extensive plantation forests

• Roads, forestry routes, tracks and access points where mapped

• Rivers, creeks, reservoirs and drainage features

• Named localities and geographic features

Surrounded by gently sloping grassy banks, Pet Reservoir offers a quiet setting reached by foot access. It is known as a recreational fishing location for brown and rainbow trout, making the map useful for identifying the surrounding terrain and approach routes.

West of Ridgley, Guide Falls is a popular natural attraction. A short, maintained walking track leads to the base of the waterfall before continuing to a viewing platform near the top. Other waterfalls can be found throughout the surrounding district, offering further opportunities for experienced and suitably prepared hikers.

Large areas of plantation forest reflect the district’s long association with forestry and timber production. The resulting network of forest roads and tracks makes clear topographic mapping especially valuable for regional orientation and fieldwork.

⛰️ 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

• Rivers, waterfalls, reservoirs, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, forestry routes, walking tracks and access points

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Plantation forests, rural land and bushland

• Recreation areas and points of interest where mapped

• Named geographic features and terrain references

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

• Regional context for route, land-management and emergency planning

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Emu River 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring Guide Falls and surrounding forests

• Anglers planning visits to Pet Reservoir and other local waterways

• Independent travellers and day-trippers exploring the Burnie hinterland

• Forestry personnel and contractors working across plantation areas

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Farmers and field professionals requiring regional terrain context

• Geography students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors navigating the Ridgley district

Waterfall tracks and forest routes may be slippery, steep, damaged or affected by forestry operations. Check current access, road, weather and fishing information before travelling. Respect private property, gates and forestry restrictions, and carry suitable navigation and safety equipment when leaving established visitor areas.

💧 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 forest conditions

• Ideal for walkers, anglers, 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: Emu River Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2021

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Ridgley, Pet Reservoir, Guide Falls, Emu River and surrounding rural and plantation-forest areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027563

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 Emu River sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are walking to Guide Falls, fishing at Pet Reservoir, exploring the rural country around Ridgley or working within the district’s extensive plantation forests, the Emu River Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context needed to understand this distinctive part of north-west Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s north-west hinterland with accuracy.