QTopo 9541 — Murwillumbah

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A comprehensive topographic map covering the Murwillumbah region—one of the most spectacular and geologically significant landscapes in Australia. Centred on the ancient Tweed Volcano caldera, the area is defined by dramatic escarpments, rainforest-clad ranges, fertile volcanic soils, winding river systems, and a patchwork of rural communities and agricultural lands.

The QTopo 9541 (Murwillumbah) sheet provides authoritative, regional-scale mapping essential for land management, environmental research, emergency response, surveying, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and infrastructure planning. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it delivers accurate contouring, hydrological detail, vegetation structure, and land-tenure information across a region shaped by both powerful natural forces and long-standing rural settlement.

Whether you're studying volcanic landforms, navigating hinterland roads, evaluating catchments, or exploring World Heritage rainforests, this map provides the clarity and precision required for confident navigation and informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:100,000 scale — where 1 cm = 1 km — the map includes:

• Contour lines tracing steep caldera walls, ridges, volcanic peaks, rolling farmland, and coastal hinterland terrain

• Hydrology features: Tweed River, Oxley River, Rous River, tributaries, wetlands, floodplains, and drainage networks

• Roads & access routes: Tweed Valley Way, hinterland backroads, ridge routes, rural connectors, and forest tracks

• Infrastructure: Murwillumbah township, villages, farms, rail lines, utilities, communication sites, and agricultural facilities

• Vegetation mapping: Gondwana rainforest areas, national parks, state forests, plantations, pasture, and riparian environments

• Land tenure boundaries: World Heritage regions, national parks, state forests, rural freehold, townships, and conservation zones

• Named features: Wollumbin (Mount Warning), Border Ranges, Tweed Valley, caldera escarpment systems, and major scenic landforms

• Points of interest: ideal for ecologists, geologists, emergency planners, land managers, and nature-based adventurers

All mapping data is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Murwillumbah 9541 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – rainforest mapping, habitat studies, geomorphology

• Emergency services & SES – flood modelling, fire operations, storm-impact assessment

• Surveyors & engineers – project design, terrain modelling, site assessment

• Farmers & land managers – property planning, water resources, agricultural layout

• Geologists & researchers – volcanic landform analysis, catchment structure

• Hikers, climbers & outdoor travellers – exploring national parks, caldera lookouts, forest tracks

• Educators & students – geomorphology, hydrology, environmental science

A vital reference for anyone working in or exploring the Tweed Valley and its surrounding ranges.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish optimized for rainforest, river valley, and hinterland conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and extremely durable

• Ideal for wet-weather fieldwork and rugged terrain

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, mud, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Ideal for office planning, education, and map boards

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9541 — Murwillumbah
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:100,000
Scale: 1:100,000 (1 cm = 1 km)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Murwillumbah, Tweed Valley, Wollumbin/Mt Warning, Border Ranges, caldera rim, agricultural lands, and surrounding hinterland
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — lightweight and portable

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for field professionals and rugged environments

• Laminated edition — reusable and perfect for planning and classroom use

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9541 — Murwillumbah Topographic Map offers authoritative, wide-area mapping of one of Australia’s most iconic natural landscapes. With detailed contouring, hydrology, and durable format options, it is indispensable for scientists, surveyors, emergency services, land managers, and adventurers exploring the Tweed caldera and its surrounding ranges.

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