{"product_id":"fossey-mountains-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Fossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Mount Roland, Mole Creek, Lake Barrington and the northern approaches to the Great Western Tiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 picturesque \u003cstrong\u003eMount Roland\u003c\/strong\u003e, occupying the central part of the Fossey Mountains, is one of the defining features of this sheet and a popular destination for day walkers.\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\u003eMount Roland\u003c\/strong\u003e and the central Fossey Mountains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheffield\u003c\/strong\u003e and its fertile agricultural plains to the north\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMersey River\u003c\/strong\u003e and its deeply carved ravines to the south\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMole Creek\u003c\/strong\u003e and the surrounding karst country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe northern slopes of the \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Western Tiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRiver Forth\u003c\/strong\u003e and its chain of hydroelectric lakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Barrington\u003c\/strong\u003e and its internationally recognised rowing course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain ranges, ridges, valleys and steep escarpments\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\u003eRivers, lakes, creeks and drainage systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003eMole Creek\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Barrington\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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, escarpments and valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, lakes, 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, localities, 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\u003eAgricultural plains, forest and upland environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarst landscapes and associated geographic features where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroelectric lakes and infrastructure\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 Fossey Mountains 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushwalkers and hikers\u003c\/strong\u003e planning walks around Mount Roland and the Great Western Tiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent travellers and day-trippers\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Sheffield, Mole Creek and Lake Barrington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRowers, event organisers and support teams\u003c\/strong\u003e working around Lake Barrington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaving and karst researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring surface terrain context\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\u003eHydroelectric personnel, engineers and infrastructure contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmers and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e working across the surrounding agricultural districts\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain weather can change rapidly, and tracks may be steep, exposed or affected by seasonal conditions. 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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=418000,5388000,462000,5422000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TK06\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap coverage preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that your destination, route or area of interest falls within the Fossey Mountains 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 light field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyvek®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for mountain walking, fieldwork 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, education 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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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