{"product_id":"murchison-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Murchison 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring Cradle Mountain country, the northern Overland Track and Tasmania’s spectacular Central Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMurchison 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this rugged alpine and temperate wilderness. 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 detailed 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 Murchison sheet covers the internationally renowned \u003cstrong\u003eCradle Mountain walking region\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the northern portion of the \u003cstrong\u003eOverland Track\u003c\/strong\u003e and some of Tasmania’s most prominent mountain landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe northern section of the \u003cstrong\u003eOverland Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarn Bluff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelion West\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Ossa — 1,617 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tasmania’s highest mountain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Murchison\u003c\/strong\u003e and its walking route\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMurchison River\u003c\/strong\u003e and its catchment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSophia River\u003c\/strong\u003e and surrounding valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Murchison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Rosebery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMountain peaks, alpine plateaus and deep valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperate rainforest and wilderness vegetation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoads, walking routes, tracks and access points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroelectric waterways and infrastructure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central portion of the map encompasses a large tract of temperate wilderness characterised by rugged peaks, deep valleys and substantial river catchments. The Murchison River feeds Lake Murchison, while the Sophia River flows towards Lake Rosebery. These hydroelectric lakes supply the Mackintosh Power Station and are also popular for trout fishing, kayaking and swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount Murchison attracts experienced day walkers with a scenic route that climbs through rainforest into open alpine country, where expansive views extend across Tasmania’s West Coast ranges and hydroelectric lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the celebrated peaks of the Cradle Mountain region to remote river valleys and highland lakes, this map covers demanding terrain where dependable topographic information is essential.\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, alpine plateaus, ridges and deep valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLakes, rivers, creeks and catchment features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking routes, roads, tracks and access points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings 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\u003eNational park and wilderness-area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroelectric lakes and associated features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocalities and named geographic features\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 Murchison 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 travelling on the northern Overland Track\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced alpine walkers\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring Mount Ossa, Barn Bluff, Pelion West and Mount Murchison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnglers\u003c\/strong\u003e visiting Lake Murchison, Lake Rosebery and surrounding waterways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKayakers and paddlers\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking an overview of the region’s hydroelectric lakes\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\u003eConservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroelectric, engineering and field professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTourism operators and outdoor guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor educators and geography students\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet covers exposed alpine and remote wilderness terrain where conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Strong winds, heavy rain, snow, ice, flooding and poor visibility may occur at any time of year. Check current park, track, weather, fire and access information before departure. Carry appropriate clothing, navigation and emergency equipment, leave a trip plan and consider carrying a personal locator beacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003etopographic map\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a nautical chart. Anyone kayaking, boating or swimming in the region’s lakes should also check current water levels, weather, local hazards and official water-safety information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight trip planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Standard Paper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on \u003cstrong\u003e100 gsm FSC® coated paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eDuPont™ Tyvek®\u003c\/strong\u003e, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted using \u003cstrong\u003eHP pigment-based inks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a permanent waterproof finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for backpacks, vehicles and exposed alpine conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for bushwalkers, anglers, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✅ Laminated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully encapsulated between \u003cstrong\u003etwo 80-micron gloss laminate sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eMark-It-Dots\u003c\/strong\u003e to identify campsites, access points, field sites or hazards without marking the map permanently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipeable and reusable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for offices, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Map Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murchison Topographic Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e TL05\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:50,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 cm represents 500 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Overland Track, Barn Bluff, Pelion West, Mount Ossa, Mount Murchison, Lake Murchison, Lake Rosebery and surrounding wilderness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9318923027730\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Datum Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map uses \u003cstrong\u003eGDA2020\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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=378000,5358000,422000,5392000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TL05\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap coverage preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that your destination, walking route or area of interest falls within the Murchison 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 alpine bushwalking, 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, 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 walking the northern Overland Track, climbing towards Mount Ossa or Barn Bluff, undertaking the Mount Murchison day walk, fishing on Lake Rosebery or conducting fieldwork within Tasmania’s Central Highlands, the Murchison Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to navigate this extraordinary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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