QTopo 7963-2 — Atherton

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed, regional-scale topographic map covering the Atherton region—one of the most diverse landscapes on the Tablelands, defined by fertile volcanic soils, rolling upland hills, rich agricultural land, forested ranges, and a well-developed network of creeks and rural infrastructure. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides a broad overview essential for land-use planning, environmental studies, emergency operations, and general navigation across this productive highland environment.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 7963-2 (Atherton) map presents accurate elevation contours, hydrology networks, vegetation distribution, transport routes, and land-tenure boundaries. It is ideal for professionals and field operators needing reliable regional-scale insight.

Whether you're conducting ecological work, managing rural land, planning infrastructure, or navigating across the Atherton Tablelands, this map delivers the clarity and accuracy required.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines representing volcanic plateaus, rolling uplands, ranges, hills, and productive valley floors

• Hydrology features: creeks, tributaries, wetlands, dams, irrigation channels, and key watershed systems

• Roads & access routes including major connectors, rural roads, agricultural access tracks, forestry trails, and 4WD routes

• Infrastructure such as powerlines, fencelines, dams, rural buildings, facilities, and communications sites

• Vegetation mapping showing rainforest patches, open forest, woodland, farmland, and cleared agricultural areas

• Land tenure boundaries including freehold land, state land, reserves, and agricultural holdings

• Named features including Atherton and surrounding localities, hills, creeks, basins, and geographic landmarks

• Points of interest for surveyors, land managers, ecologists, emergency responders, and researchers

All QTopo maps are built from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial data to ensure high accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Atherton 7963-2 Topographic Map is essential for:

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

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – catchment analysis, habitat work, field studies

• Emergency services & SES – search and rescue, hazard mapping, rural access planning

• Farmers & landholders – irrigation planning, property layout, agricultural operations

• Forestry & fire crews – fuel mapping, hazard reduction, track coordination

• Bushwalkers & regional navigators – exploring the Tablelands with reliable terrain context

• Educators & students – geography, environmental science, cartography

A vital reference for understanding the topography and land systems of the Atherton Tablelands.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish suited to your field conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, rugged, and tear-resistant

• Ideal for humid upland conditions, wet seasons, and remote fieldwork

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface suitable for whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, oils, mud, and frequent use

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution print

• Ideal for office planning, educational use, and map reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7963-2 — Atherton
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: Atherton and surrounding highland landscapes, agricultural areas, forested ranges, and regional waterways
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – portable and ideal for general use

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – built for long-term field durability

• Laminated edition – tough, reusable, and suitable for operational environments

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7963-2 — Atherton Topographic Map provides high-quality regional-scale mapping across one of Queensland’s most productive and geologically distinctive upland areas. With accurate terrain modelling, hydrology mapping, vegetation detail, and robust print formats, it is indispensable for surveyors, scientists, emergency crews, land managers, and outdoor explorers.

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