{"product_id":"port-davey-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Port Davey 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential expedition map for navigating, planning and exploring Port Davey, the Davey River and Tasmania’s extraordinarily remote southwest coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePort Davey 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this rugged wilderness of mountain ranges, wild rivers, pristine beaches and isolated bays. Produced in 2021, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret both in the field and during detailed 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\u003eThe Port Davey sheet covers the far southwestern corner of Tasmania. Situated around latitude \u003cstrong\u003e43° south\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exposed landscape has been shaped by the powerful Roaring Forties winds and relentless Southern Ocean weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Davey\u003c\/strong\u003e and its complex inlet system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDavey River\u003c\/strong\u003e, extending for more than 50 kilometres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHardwood River\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrossing River\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe untouched \u003cstrong\u003eDe Witt Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remote \u003cstrong\u003ePropsting Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePristine beaches, bays, inlets and rocky coastline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugged ridges, valleys and wilderness plains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks and drainage systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking routes and remote access points where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetation and named geographic features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDavey River\u003c\/strong\u003e draws experienced white-water rafters into one of Australia’s most isolated river environments before flowing into the Port Davey inlet. Together with the Hardwood and Crossing rivers, it forms part of an extensive network of wild catchments draining this remote corner of Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarther inland, the De Witt and Propsting ranges rise from a largely untouched landscape shaped by wind, water and long isolation. Along the coast, pristine beaches and sheltered-looking bays contrast with an environment that can quickly become severe and unforgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no ordinary road access to this area. Port Davey can be reached only by \u003cstrong\u003efoot, boat or air\u003c\/strong\u003e, making careful navigation, communications and contingency planning 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 ranges, peaks, ridges, plains and valleys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivers, creeks, catchments and drainage features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoastlines, beaches, bays and inlets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking routes and remote access points where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildings 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\u003eWilderness and protected-area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed geographic and coastal 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 Port Davey 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced bushwalkers and expedition parties\u003c\/strong\u003e travelling through Tasmania’s southwest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-water rafters and kayakers\u003c\/strong\u003e planning journeys on the Davey River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoaters and sailors\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking topographic context for the Port Davey coastline\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\u003eTourism operators, pilots and wilderness guides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvey, engineering and professional field teams\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet covers extremely remote country with limited access, sparse infrastructure and few opportunities for rapid assistance. Severe wind, heavy rain, flooding, cold temperatures, poor visibility, rough seas and rapidly rising rivers can occur at any time. Routes may require difficult off-track navigation, river crossings and extended self-sufficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck current park, track, river, aviation, marine and weather information before departure. Carry redundant navigation and communications equipment, suitable emergency supplies and a personal locator beacon, and leave a detailed trip plan with a responsible contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003etopographic map\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a nautical chart or river guide. 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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=378000,5178000,422000,5212000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TS05\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap coverage preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that your destination, expedition route or area of interest falls within the Port Davey 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, research and protected reference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTyvek®:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for wilderness expeditions, rafting and wet or extreme 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 approaching Port Davey by sea, rafting the Davey River, crossing the De Witt or Propsting ranges, undertaking an extended southwest expedition or supporting professional field operations, the Port Davey Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to plan for one of Tasmania’s most isolated environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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