Western Arthur 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential expedition map for navigating, planning and traversing the Western Arthur Range and the remote wilderness south of Lake Pedder.

The Western Arthur 1:50,000 Topographic Map by TASMAP provides a clear and accurate representation of one of Tasmania’s most rugged and demanding wilderness regions. Produced in 2022, Edition 2 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret during detailed expedition planning and in the field.

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 Western Arthur sheet covers the mountainous wilderness south of Lake Pedder and includes important tracks and approaches connecting walkers with the Arthur ranges, Port Davey country and the Huon wilderness.

Important landscapes and features shown include:

• The Western Arthur Range

• The Eastern Arthur Range

• Wilderness areas south of Lake Pedder

• Tracks and approaches towards Port Davey

• Access routes towards the Huon wilderness

• Steep mountain ridges and exposed traverses

• Remote valleys, plains and forested country

• Lakes, rivers, creeks and drainage systems

• Walking tracks and wilderness access points where mapped

• National-park and World Heritage wilderness coverage

The Arthur ranges are renowned for their dramatic peaks, narrow ridgelines, glacial lakes and highly exposed walking terrain. Routes through this country are physically demanding and require strong navigation skills, careful preparation and the ability to remain self-sufficient in severe conditions.

Several important tracks shown on the map provide access to the Western Arthur Range, Eastern Arthur Range, Port Davey and the Huon. These routes cross exceptionally remote country where track conditions may be difficult, travel times unpredictable and outside assistance many hours or days away.

⛰️ 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

• Mountain peaks, ridges, ranges, valleys and plains

• Lakes, rivers, creeks and drainage features

• Walking tracks and wilderness access routes where mapped

• Campsites, buildings and infrastructure where present

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park, reserve and wilderness coverage

• Named geographic and natural features

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Western Arthur 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Highly experienced bushwalkers and expedition parties traversing the Arthur ranges

• Wilderness travellers approaching Port Davey or remote Huon country

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Wilderness guides and specialist tourism operators

• Survey and professional field teams

• Outdoor educators and advanced navigation students

• Expedition planners requiring a detailed overview of the region

This sheet covers extremely remote, steep and exposed terrain. Low cloud, heavy rain, strong winds, snow, ice, storms and near-zero visibility can occur at any time of year. Deep mud, flooded rivers, slippery rock, scrub and rapid weather changes can significantly delay travel.

Check current park, track, river 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.

This map should form part of a broader navigation system that includes a compass, current route information and the skills to navigate when tracks and landmarks are obscured.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from protected expedition planning to prolonged all-weather wilderness travel.

✅ 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, map cases and exposed alpine conditions

• Ideal for expedition walkers, 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 campsites, escape routes, access points or hazards without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for operations centres, classrooms and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Western Arthur Topographic Map

• Sheet: TR06

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

• Edition: 2

• Production year: 2022

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 — GDA2020

• Coverage: Western Arthur Range, Eastern Arthur Range, wilderness south of Lake Pedder and access routes towards Port Davey and the Huon

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923028058

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA2020. 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, traverse or access route falls within the Western Arthur sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

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

• Tyvek®: Best for extended wilderness traverses and wet or extreme conditions

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

🎯 Summary

Whether you are preparing to traverse the Western Arthur Range, approaching the Eastern Arthurs, travelling towards Port Davey or supporting professional operations south of Lake Pedder, the Western Arthur Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context required for serious wilderness navigation.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Enter Tasmania’s southwest wilderness prepared.