Maitland 9232-4S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW Hunter Valley Topographic Mapping | Maitland, Hunter River, Lorn, Bolwarra, Rutherford, Wallis Creek & Walka Water Works | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Hunter River Floodplains and Historic Landscapes of Maitland

Discover the winding rivers, fertile floodplains and historic townships of the New South Wales Hunter Valley with the Maitland 9232-4S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering Maitland and surrounding country in the Lower Hunter Valley, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for rural landowners, environmental professionals, surveyors, engineers, urban planners, emergency services and geography enthusiasts.

The Maitland district occupies a distinctive landscape where the Hunter River winds through extensive agricultural floodplains, low-lying wetlands and established urban settlements.

The map provides geographical coverage relevant to Maitland, Lorn, Bolwarra, Rutherford, Telarah, Oakhampton and surrounding Hunter River landscapes, with East Maitland, Morpeth and the Paterson River district providing important regional context.

The Hunter River is the defining geographical feature of Maitland. Rising in the mountainous country of the Upper Hunter, the river flows eastwards through the valley before reaching the Pacific Ocean at Newcastle.

Around Maitland, the river follows a winding course through broad alluvial flats, where centuries of flooding and sediment deposition have created fertile agricultural soils.

The historic township of Maitland developed beside the river during the nineteenth century, becoming an important commercial and agricultural centre.

Its heritage streetscape, historic railway infrastructure and established river crossings reflect the district's significance in the development of the Hunter Valley.

North of the river, Lorn and Bolwarra occupy a mixture of residential areas, river flats and gently elevated country.

To the west, Rutherford and Telarah form part of Maitland's expanding urban and transport corridor, with surrounding rural properties and drainage systems contributing to the varied landscape.

The Wallis Creek and Fishery Creek catchments are particularly important geographical features south of Maitland. Their associated wetlands and low-lying floodplains form part of the Hunter River's extensive natural flood storage system.

The Oakhampton and Bolwarra floodways illustrate how the river's topography influences flood behaviour, directing water through lower-lying country during major flood events.

One of the district's outstanding historic landmarks is Walka Water Works, situated near Oakhampton.

Completed in 1887, this remarkable nineteenth-century pumping station and reservoir supplied water to the growing settlements of the Lower Hunter. Its ornamental brick buildings, lake and surrounding walking trails are now important heritage and recreational features.

The wider district also includes Louth Park, Aberglasslyn, South Maitland and the surrounding Hunter Valley agricultural landscapes, where residential development, farmland and waterways intersect.

The combination of historic settlements, major transport routes, flood-prone land and extensive river catchments makes Maitland particularly valuable for geographical research, infrastructure planning, land management and emergency response.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed contours, waterways, roads, railway lines and geographical reference information for interpreting this varied landscape.

Whether you're investigating rural property, studying the Hunter River floodplain, planning infrastructure or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Maitland topographic map provides an excellent geographical reference.

Professionally printed by Mapworld and available in paper, waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek® and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The Maitland topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed terrain information showing river floodplains, elevated residential areas, rolling rural hills, slopes, gullies and valleys.

• Rivers & Waterways – Hunter River, Wallis Creek, Fishery Creek, local tributaries, wetlands and mapped drainage systems.

• Roads & Tracks – Urban streets, regional highways, rural roads, railway corridors, property access routes and recorded tracks.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected buildings, bridges, railway infrastructure, water supply facilities, roads and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Agricultural floodplains, riverine vegetation, wetlands, native woodland, urban landscapes and rural grazing country.

• Place Names & Landmarks – Maitland, Lorn, Bolwarra, Rutherford, Oakhampton, named waterways and surrounding geographical features.

• Grid References – Coordinates and geographical reference information for map-and-compass navigation, GPS interpretation and professional fieldwork.

🧭 Format & Material Options

To suit a range of field and display needs, this map is available in multiple durable and practical formats:

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional option for lightweight use, archival storage, and indoor reference

• Suitable for framing, classrooms, or desktop use

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from 100% polyethylene fibres, Tyvek® has the appearance of paper but is water-resistant, tear-resistant, and flexible

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, rangers, and search and rescue teams

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage

• Withstands snow, rain, mud, and UV exposure

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Dry-erase compatible: Write temporary notes with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean

• Use Mark-It-Dots to highlight key coordinates, routes, or activity zones

• Excellent for field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms, and incident control centres

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Rural Landowners & Property Managers – Geographical reference for understanding property access, slopes, waterways, drainage patterns and surrounding terrain.

• Environmental Scientists & Ecologists – Mapping for Hunter River catchment assessments, wetland surveys, riparian habitat monitoring and biodiversity research.

• Urban Planners & Infrastructure Professionals – Detailed geographical information for preliminary land-use planning, transport networks, drainage systems and development assessments.

• Surveyors & Civil Engineers – Terrain and infrastructure information for preliminary site investigations, road planning, drainage assessments and professional fieldwork.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for flood response, bushfire planning, evacuation routes, search-and-rescue operations and incident management.

• Agricultural Professionals & Land Managers – Mapping for floodplain farming, rural property planning, erosion assessment and water management.

• Geography Students & Historical Researchers – Explore the relationship between river systems, floodplain development, historical settlement, railway infrastructure and the growth of the Hunter Valley.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map forms part of the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about natural and built features across New South Wales.

The series includes elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, vegetation, buildings, geographical features, place names and coordinate references.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For official local flood planning, drainage information and land-use guidance, consult Maitland City Council.

For flood emergency planning and current warnings, consult NSW State Emergency Service.

For information about the district's historic water supply infrastructure and environmental heritage, explore Walka Water Works – Maitland City Council.

The Maitland region contains extensive flood-prone river flats, wetlands, creek crossings and developed areas subject to changing conditions. Heavy rainfall throughout the Hunter River catchment can cause significant flooding, affecting roads, bridges, agricultural properties and residential neighbourhoods. Low-lying areas may become isolated during major flood events. Always check current flood warnings, road closures and emergency advice, respect private property and carry appropriate navigation equipment. Topographic maps are not substitutes for cadastral surveys, official flood studies or current emergency information.

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For additional geographical coverage immediately north of Maitland, the adjoining Paterson 9232-4N Topographic Map provides a useful companion sheet, extending coverage through the Paterson River valley and northern Hunter countryside.

For geographical coverage farther east towards Newcastle, the Beresfield 9232-3N Topographic Map provides additional mapping of the Lower Hunter transport and river landscape.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the Maitland 9232-4S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent resource for rural property management, environmental research, floodplain assessment, urban planning, surveying, infrastructure development, geographical education and professional fieldwork.