{"product_id":"princess-range-1-50-000-topographic-map-tasmania","title":"Princess Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn essential wilderness map for navigating, planning and exploring the Princess Range, lower Franklin River and Tasmania’s remote southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Range 1:50,000 Topographic Map\u003c\/strong\u003e by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this rugged section of the Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Produced in 2021, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the landscape 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 Princess Range runs parallel to the lower \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin River\u003c\/strong\u003e in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the internationally significant \u003cstrong\u003eTasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant locations and features shown include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower reaches of the \u003cstrong\u003eFranklin River\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep river valleys and steep-sided gorges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient forests and wilderness vegetation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaves and other significant landforms\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\u003eRemote ridges, valleys and wilderness plains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConservation and national-park coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking routes and access features where mapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed geographic features and standard topographic detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ancient landscape of dramatic ranges, deeply incised waterways, caves and forests. Its isolation and challenging terrain make a reliable topographic map an essential planning and navigation tool for experienced wilderness travellers and professional field teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franklin River is also one of Australia’s most historically significant wild rivers. Plans to flood parts of the region for hydro-electric development generated a major conservation campaign during the early 1980s. The proposed dam was ultimately stopped following a landmark High Court decision, helping preserve the river and its surrounding wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Franklin River is internationally renowned as a destination for experienced rafters and kayakers seeking an extended journey through remote gorges and wild country.\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, ridges, gorges, valleys and other major landforms\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\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\u003eNational-park and World Heritage Area coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaves and other named natural 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 Princess Range 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 Franklin River\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\u003eWilderness guides and specialist tourism operators\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearchers and visitors\u003c\/strong\u003e interested in the region’s conservation history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet covers extremely remote, rugged and largely undeveloped country. Severe weather, flooding, cold temperatures, poor visibility and rapidly changing river levels can occur at any time. Travel may involve difficult off-track navigation, steep terrain, river crossings and extended self-sufficiency, with few opportunities for rapid assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck current park, track, river and weather information before departure. Carry redundant navigation and communications equipment, appropriate 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 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=378000,5268000,422000,5302000\u0026amp;srs=EPSG:28355\u0026amp;layers=1317\" title=\"LISTMap TP05\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLISTmap coverage preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm that your destination, river journey or area of interest falls within the Princess Range 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 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, 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 preparing for a Franklin River expedition, studying the terrain of the Princess Range, undertaking conservation or professional fieldwork, or exploring the landscape at the centre of one of Australia’s defining environmental campaigns, the Princess Range Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this extraordinary wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan with purpose. 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