Fossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Mount Roland, Mole Creek, Lake Barrington and the northern approaches to the Great Western Tiers.

The Fossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this exceptionally varied part of northern Tasmania. Produced in 2016, 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 picturesque Mount Roland, occupying the central part of the Fossey Mountains, is one of the defining features of this sheet and a popular destination for day walkers.

Important locations and landscape features shown include:

• Mount Roland and the central Fossey Mountains

• Sheffield and its fertile agricultural plains to the north

• The Mersey River and its deeply carved ravines to the south

• Mole Creek and the surrounding karst country

• The northern slopes of the Great Western Tiers

• The River Forth and its chain of hydroelectric lakes

• Lake Barrington and its internationally recognised rowing course

• Mountain ranges, ridges, valleys and steep escarpments

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes where mapped

• Rivers, lakes, creeks and drainage systems

From the Fossey Mountains, expansive views extend across Sheffield and its productive farmland to the north and towards the rugged Mersey River country to the south. The contrast between elevated mountain terrain, fertile plains and deeply incised valleys makes this a particularly rewarding landscape to study through topographic mapping.

Around Mole Creek, extensive karst systems form an important feature of the southern part of the sheet before the land rises steeply into the Great Western Tiers. To the west, the River Forth divides the ranges and links a succession of lakes used for hydroelectric generation.

Lake Barrington adds another dimension to the map’s recreational coverage. Its acclaimed rowing course has hosted major competitions and makes the lake an important destination for athletes, event organisers and visitors as well as general outdoor recreation.

⛰️ 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

• Mountain ranges, peaks, ridges, escarpments and valleys

• Rivers, lakes, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, walking tracks and access routes

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Agricultural plains, forest and upland environments

• Karst landscapes and associated geographic features where mapped

• Hydroelectric lakes and infrastructure

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Fossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers planning walks around Mount Roland and the Great Western Tiers

• Independent travellers and day-trippers exploring Sheffield, Mole Creek and Lake Barrington

• Rowers, event organisers and support teams working around Lake Barrington

• Caving and karst researchers requiring surface terrain context

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Hydroelectric personnel, engineers and infrastructure contractors

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Farmers and field professionals working across the surrounding agricultural districts

• Geography students and outdoor educators

Mountain weather can change rapidly, and tracks may be steep, exposed or affected by seasonal conditions. Check current weather, park, track and road information before travelling. Karst and cave environments require specialist knowledge and may be restricted or located on private land; obtain the necessary advice and permissions before entering them.

💧 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 mountain conditions

• Ideal for bushwalkers, 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: Fossey Mountains Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2016

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Mount Roland, Sheffield, Mole Creek, Great Western Tiers, Mersey River, River Forth, Lake Barrington and surrounding areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027655

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. 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 Fossey Mountains sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are climbing Mount Roland, exploring the landscapes around Sheffield and Mole Creek, studying the karst systems below the Great Western Tiers, conducting fieldwork along the River Forth or attending an event at Lake Barrington, the Fossey Mountains Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context needed to understand this remarkable part of northern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s northern mountains with accuracy.