Nicholas 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring St Marys, St Patricks Head, the Fingal Valley and Tasmania’s scenic East Coast around Scamander.

The Nicholas 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this varied mountain, agricultural, forestry and coastal landscape. Produced in 2017, 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.

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

The Nicholas sheet covers the historic township of St Marys, nestled beneath the impressive rocky outcrop of St Patricks Head. To the west lie the extensive grazing properties of the Fingal Valley, while the northern portion contains broad areas of timber-production forest and numerous regional reserves.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The historic township of St Marys

• St Patricks Head and its surrounding rocky terrain

• Grazing and agricultural properties across the Fingal Valley

• Scamander and its coastal surroundings

• Wide sandy beaches and riverside recreation areas

• Timber-production forests and forest-road networks

• Regional reserves and protected natural areas

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, tracks and regional access routes

• Hills, ridges, valleys and coastal landforms

• Buildings, settlements and named geographic features

St Marys combines historic character with a dramatic setting beneath St Patricks Head, creating an attractive base for exploring the surrounding ranges, reserves and East Coast.

On the coast, Scamander is a popular destination for beach holidays, fishing and riverside recreation. Its long sandy shoreline, river retreats and nearby reserves contrast with the grazing country of the Fingal Valley and the forested landscapes farther north.

With its combination of heritage, bushwalking, fishing, rural scenery and coastal leisure, the Nicholas sheet is a valuable navigational companion for visitors and field professionals alike.

⛰️ 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

• Rocky peaks, hills, ridges, valleys and coastal landforms

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Coastlines, beaches and estuarine environments

• Roads, forest roads, tracks and access points

• Buildings, settlements and infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Agricultural and grazing areas

• Production forests, regional reserves and conservation areas

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Nicholas 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Bushwalkers and hikers exploring St Patricks Head and regional reserves

• Anglers and coastal recreation enthusiasts visiting Scamander and its waterways

• Touring drivers and independent travellers exploring St Marys, the Fingal Valley and East Coast

• Four-wheel-drive travellers navigating rural and forestry-road networks

• Farmers, forestry workers and land-management professionals

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers and environmental researchers

• Tourism operators and outdoor guides

• Outdoor educators and geography students

• Local residents and visitors seeking a detailed regional overview

Mountain and forest routes may be steep, rough or affected by timber harvesting, maintenance, fire restrictions and seasonal weather. Coastal areas can also be exposed to strong winds, tides and hazardous surf. Check current reserve, road, track, weather, fire and access information before departure, respect private-property boundaries and carry appropriate navigation and safety equipment.

💧 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 walkers, anglers, 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 access points, fishing locations, field sites or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Nicholas Topographic Map

• Sheet: TK10

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2017

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: St Marys, St Patricks Head, the Fingal Valley, Scamander and surrounding East Coast and forest districts

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027709

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. 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, walking route or area of interest falls within the Nicholas sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

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

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are climbing towards St Patricks Head, exploring historic St Marys, travelling through the grazing country of the Fingal Valley, navigating forest roads and regional reserves or relaxing beside the beaches and river at Scamander, the Nicholas Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this diverse region.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s East Coast with accuracy.