QTopo 8162-3 — Clump Point

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed regional topographic map covering the Clump Point area—an iconic stretch of the Cassowary Coast characterised by lush tropical rainforest, steep coastal ranges, offshore islands, estuary systems, and rich lowland environments. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides the broad, accurate terrain perspective essential for environmental study, coastal planning, emergency operations, and field navigation in one of North Queensland’s most ecologically significant regions.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 8162-3 (Clump Point) map presents precise contours, hydrology detail, vegetation patterns, transport routes, marine-adjacent features, and land-tenure boundaries. Its balanced scale is ideal for understanding the interaction between coastal landforms, rainforest terrain, and human access networks.

Whether you're assessing habitat corridors, planning coastal operations, conducting environmental research, or navigating rainforest and coastal tracks, this map delivers dependable and highly detailed geographic insight.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—meaning 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines showing steep coastal slopes, rainforest-clad ranges, ridgelines, headlands, and lower floodplains

• Hydrology features: rivers, estuaries, creek systems, wetlands, tidal zones, and offshore reef platforms

• Roads & access routes: coastal roads, local connectors, 4WD tracks, boat ramps, walking tracks, and management routes

• Infrastructure including powerlines, fencelines, rural and residential structures, tourism facilities, and communications sites

• Vegetation mapping covering rainforest, woodland, mangroves, coastal scrub, grasslands, and developed land

• Land tenure boundaries including national parks, reserves, state land, marine-access points, and freehold parcels

• Named features such as Clump Point, Dunk Island viewshed, beaches, creeks, and surrounding localities

• Points of interest for ecologists, planners, emergency crews, land managers, and coastal navigators

Created using Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Clump Point 8162-3 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – rainforest and coastal habitat mapping, species studies, landscape monitoring

• Surveyors & planners – coastal development assessment, terrain analysis, land-use planning

• Emergency services & SES – cyclone response, flood planning, search and rescue, evacuation route mapping

• Marine & tourism operators – access planning, coastal route awareness, logistics

• Land managers & rangers – park management, track maintenance, conservation planning

• Bushwalkers & coastal explorers – dependable navigation through coastal and rainforest terrain

• Educators & students – environmental science, geography, cartography

Ideal for anyone needing high-quality spatial awareness across a complex tropical coastal environment.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the format suited to your conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Completely waterproof, highly durable, and tear-resistant

• Perfect for humid tropical conditions, coastal spray, and field research

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, oils, sand, mud, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution print

• Excellent for planning, office use, and educational settings

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8162-3 — Clump Point
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Clump Point, rainforest ranges, coastal plains, marine-adjacent areas, and regional access routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – lightweight and ideal for general use

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – built for rugged, wet, and tropical environments

• Laminated edition – reusable, durable, and ideal for operational work

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8162-3 — Clump Point Topographic Map provides authoritative regional-scale mapping across one of the Cassowary Coast’s most significant rainforest–coastal landscapes. With accurate terrain modelling, hydrology detail, vegetation classification, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for environmental professionals, emergency planners, land managers, and outdoor navigators.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.