Sideling 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential regional map for navigating, planning and exploring Lilydale, Mount Arthur and the picturesque landscapes of northeastern Tasmania.

The Sideling 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this varied region of villages, foothills, native bushland, timber-production forests and productive agricultural country. 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 Sideling sheet is centred on the picturesque village of Lilydale, situated among the foothills of Mount Arthur in northeastern Tasmania.

Important landscapes and features shown include:

• The village of Lilydale and surrounding rural districts

• Mount Arthur and its foothills

• Native bushland and forested slopes

• Timber-production forests and access-road networks

• Agricultural properties and rural landscapes

• Vineyards and wine-producing areas

• Lavender-growing districts and visitor attractions

• Rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Roads, tracks, buildings and local infrastructure

• Conservation areas and named geographic features

The district’s combination of natural scenery and cultivated landscapes has made it an increasingly popular destination for visitors. Wineries and carefully maintained lavender fields bring international recognition to the area, complementing the village atmosphere and surrounding rural scenery.

Beyond the tourism attractions, the landscape transitions between farms, native vegetation and working forests. This variety makes the map valuable for recreational exploration, land management and professional fieldwork, particularly where numerous rural and forestry roads can make route selection more complex.

⛰️ 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

• Mountains, foothills, ridges and valleys

• Rivers, creeks and drainage systems

• Roads, tracks and forest access routes

• Buildings, settlements and rural infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Native bushland, forestry and agricultural coverage

• Conservation areas and reserves

• Towns, localities and named geographic features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

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

• Visitors and independent travellers exploring Lilydale and northeastern Tasmania

• Bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting Mount Arthur and nearby reserves

• Wine and food tourists touring the district’s vineyards and rural attractions

• Forestry workers, farmers and land managers operating across the region

• Tourism operators and local guides

• Emergency services and search and rescue teams

• Environmental researchers and conservation workers

• Survey, engineering and professional field teams

• Local residents, geography students and outdoor educators

Forest roads, rural access routes and land-use conditions may change over time. Confirm current road status, reserve information and landholder permissions before entering less-developed areas or private property.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from lightweight touring and 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, forestry crews, 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 properties, access points, survey locations or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Sideling Topographic Map

• Sheet: TJ08

• 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: Lilydale, Mount Arthur and surrounding agricultural, forest and bushland districts

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027594

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, route or area of interest falls within the Sideling sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for trip planning, touring, office reference and protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for walking, forestry work and wet or demanding conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring Lilydale, walking in the Mount Arthur foothills, touring the region’s wineries and lavender fields, navigating forestry roads or undertaking professional fieldwork, the Sideling Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to understand this attractive part of northeastern Tasmania.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore northeastern Tasmania with accuracy.