Victoria Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential highland map for navigating, planning and exploring Bothwell, Bradys Lake and the hydro-electric lakes of Tasmania’s Central Highlands.

The Victoria Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of this diverse region, extending from dry pastoral lowlands and timber plantations into colder, wetter and more exposed high country. Produced in 2019, 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 Victoria Valley sheet stretches from the historic township of Bothwell in the southeast to Bradys Lake in the northwest, covering a striking transition between Tasmania’s drier lowlands and its harsher Central Highlands.

Important locations and features shown include:

• The historic township of Bothwell

• Bradys Lake

• Highland Waters

• Dee Lagoon

• The southern portion of Lake Echo

• Lake Echo Dam

• Catagunya Dam

• Wayatinah Power Station

• Lake Echo Power Station

• Pastoral land, timber plantations and dry forests

The southern portion of the map is characterised by open, dry pasture, timber plantations and dry forest. Moving northwest, the terrain rises into colder, wetter and more exposed high country where lakes, dams and hydro-electric infrastructure become defining features of the landscape.

The highlands contain several renowned fishing waters, including Bradys Lake, Highland Waters, Dee Lagoon and the southern reaches of Lake Echo. These lakes attract keen anglers seeking Tasmania’s distinctive high-country fishing experience.

The map also shows important components of Tasmania’s hydro-electric system, including Lake Echo and Catagunya dams together with Wayatinah and Lake Echo power stations. Their reservoirs, channels, roads and associated infrastructure form an important part of the region’s modern geography.

⛰️ 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

• Plains, hills, ridges, valleys and highland plateaus

• Lakes, lagoons, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Dams, power stations and hydro-electric infrastructure

• Roads, tracks and access routes

• Buildings, townships and rural infrastructure

• Simplified vegetation classification

• Pastoral, forest, plantation and reserve coverage

• Named geographic and water features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Victoria Valley 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Recreational fishers visiting the Central Highlands lakes

• Bushwalkers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring highland and forest country

• Farmers, forestry workers and land managers

• Hydro-electric, engineering and infrastructure professionals

• Tourism operators and local guides

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Environmental researchers and conservation workers

• Survey and professional field teams

• Local residents, geography students and outdoor educators

Highland conditions can change quickly, with strong winds, snow, sleet, heavy rain, cold temperatures and poor visibility possible at any time of year. Lake levels, road conditions and access near hydro-electric infrastructure may also change because of weather, maintenance or operational requirements.

Check current road, lake, fishing and weather information before departure. Observe all signs and access restrictions around dams, power stations and other operational infrastructure.

Anglers should confirm current licences, seasons, access requirements and fishing regulations before visiting the lakes.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from protected trip planning to demanding all-weather highland 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 highland conditions

• Ideal for fishers, field 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 fishing locations, access points, work sites or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

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

📐 Map Details

• Title: Victoria Valley Topographic Map

• Sheet: TN07

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

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2019

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Bothwell, Bradys Lake, Highland Waters, Dee Lagoon, southern Lake Echo and surrounding pastoral, forest and highland districts

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027884

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, fishing location, route or area of interest falls within the Victoria Valley sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for trip planning, research and protected reference

• Tyvek®: Best for highland fishing and wet or demanding field conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are exploring historic Bothwell, fishing Bradys Lake or Dee Lagoon, travelling through the changing landscape between the lowlands and Central Highlands, or working around Tasmania’s hydro-electric infrastructure, the Victoria Valley Topographic Map provides the detail and geographic context needed to navigate with confidence.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s Central Highlands with accuracy.