Lake Leake 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Lake Leake, Campbell Town, Ross and the historic landscapes of Tasmania’s eastern Midlands.

The Lake Leake 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this culturally, historically and recreationally significant region. Produced in 2020, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape 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

Lake Leake is the name of both a man-made water-storage reservoir and the small nearby township, each named after C. H. Leake.

Important towns, waterways and heritage features shown include:

• Lake Leake reservoir and township

• Recreational trout-fishing areas

• The former wetland landscape surrounding the lake

• Places associated with Peenrymairmemener stone-tool production

• Campbell Town in the western part of the map

• Ross and its surrounding rural district

• The convict-built Red Bridge at Campbell Town

• Agricultural land, rural properties and historic settlements

• Roads, tracks and access routes

• Rivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage features

Lake Leake was created to supply electricity to nearby Campbell Town and later developed as a popular recreational trout fishery. Its shoreline, feeder waterways and surrounding terrain make this map valuable for anglers as well as land managers and environmental researchers.

Before European colonisation, the wetland and surrounding country formed part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape used by the Peenrymairmemener people. Archaeological material and a stone quarry associated with toolmaking remain important evidence of this enduring cultural connection and should be treated with respect and protected from disturbance.

The western portion of the sheet covers Campbell Town and Ross, two of Tasmania’s best-known historic Midlands settlements. Campbell Town originated as one of the garrison towns established along the route between Hobart and Launceston, while Ross became an important trading centre for the surrounding district. Campbell Town’s convict-built Red Bridge is recognised as the oldest bridge on Australia’s National Highway network.

⛰️ 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

• Reservoir shorelines, rivers, creeks, wetlands and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and access routes

• Towns, localities, buildings and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Agricultural land and rural environments

• Cultural, archaeological and historic features where mapped

• Recreation and fishing areas

• Named geographic features and points of interest

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Lake Leake 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Anglers exploring Lake Leake and surrounding waterways

• Independent travellers and heritage visitors touring Campbell Town and Ross

• Farmers, agricultural contractors and rural service providers

• Aboriginal heritage professionals and archaeological researchers

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, land managers and environmental researchers

• Surveyors, planners and field professionals requiring regional terrain context

• Geography and history students and outdoor educators

• Local residents and visitors navigating the eastern Midlands

Fishing regulations, seasonal access and landholder arrangements can change. Check current angling and property-access information before visiting, respect private land and gates, and do not disturb Aboriginal heritage places, stone artefacts or archaeological material. Seek appropriate guidance and permissions when visiting culturally sensitive locations.

💧 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 field conditions

• Ideal for anglers, land managers, 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 properties, fishing access, field sites or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Lake Leake Topographic Map

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2020

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Lake Leake, Campbell Town, Ross, Red Bridge and surrounding agricultural, recreational and heritage areas

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027839

• Sheet Number: TM09

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, property, fishing location or area of interest falls within the Lake Leake sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are fishing Lake Leake, travelling between Campbell Town and Ross, studying the district’s Aboriginal and colonial heritage or conducting professional fieldwork across the eastern Midlands, the Lake Leake Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context needed to understand this layered Tasmanian landscape.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s eastern Midlands with accuracy.