{"product_id":"frenchmans-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Frenchmans 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring Frenchmans Cap, the Franklin River and the remote landscapes of western Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrenchmans 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clear and accurate representation of some of Tasmania’s most dramatic and isolated country. Produced in 2024, Edition 3 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret both in the field and during expedition 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrenchmans Cap\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising to 1,446 metres, is the central feature of this sheet. Its magnificent white quartzite dome forms one of the most prominent and recognisable peaks within \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eFrenchmans Cap – 1,446 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e46-kilometre return walking route\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Tahune\u003c\/strong\u003e, beneath the mountain’s spectacular cliff face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtongrass plains, rainforest and glacial valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin River\u003c\/strong\u003e and surrounding catchments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCheyne Range\u003c\/strong\u003e and route of the Franklin towards the Gordon River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarwin Crater\u003c\/strong\u003e in the western part of the map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelly Basin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the remains of \u003cstrong\u003ePillinger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe former railway formation leading to the historic port settlement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote mountains, ridges, valleys, rivers and wilderness terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walk to Frenchmans Cap is considerably more demanding than many other established Tasmanian walks. The route passes through open buttongrass plains, rainforest and spectacular glacial valleys before reaching Lake Tahune beneath the Cap’s immense quartzite cliffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin River\u003c\/strong\u003e flows approximately 125 kilometres from its headwaters in the Cheyne Range to the Gordon River. Renowned for its wild scenery, powerful water and profound tranquillity, it remains one of Tasmania’s most iconic rivers and a celebrated destination for highly experienced rafters and kayakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the west, \u003cstrong\u003eDarwin Crater\u003c\/strong\u003e is believed to have formed more than 800,000 years ago following a meteorite impact. At Kelly Basin, the remains of the once-busy port township of \u003cstrong\u003ePillinger\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found at the end of the former railway formation, adding an important layer of industrial and settlement history to the sheet.\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 peaks, ridges, cliffs, glacial valleys and other major landforms\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\u003eWalking tracks, historic routes and access corridors where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings, ruins and infrastructure where present\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 wilderness-area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric railway and settlement features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed geographic features and points of reference\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 Frenchmans 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced bushwalkers and wilderness travellers\u003c\/strong\u003e planning the Frenchmans Cap walk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSearch and rescue teams and emergency services\u003c\/strong\u003e operating in remote terrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRafting and kayaking parties\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring broader land and catchment context\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\u003eGeologists and earth-science researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e studying the region’s landforms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand managers and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e working in isolated areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor educators and advanced navigation students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorians and heritage visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Pillinger and Kelly Basin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMap enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e interested in Tasmania’s Southwest Wilderness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet covers isolated and potentially hazardous wilderness. The Frenchmans Cap walk is a strenuous multi-day undertaking exposed to rapidly changing mountain weather, flooding, snow, strong winds and difficult terrain. River travel on the Franklin demands specialist whitewater skills, appropriate equipment and careful planning. Always check current park, track, river, access and weather information, carry reliable navigation and emergency equipment, and leave a clearly communicated trip plan. 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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=378000,5298000,422000,5332000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TN05\"\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 Frenchmans 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 walking, expeditions 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 planning the demanding journey to Frenchmans Cap, studying the Franklin River catchment, exploring the story of Pillinger at Kelly Basin or conducting professional fieldwork across Tasmania’s western wilderness, the Frenchmans Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context required for this extraordinary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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