QTopo 9446 — Maryborough

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Maryborough region—an area defined by its historic township, extensive river systems, coastal lowlands, forestry estates, sugarcane fields, and rural communities. Situated along the Mary River and serving as a gateway to the Fraser Coast, the region blends rich agricultural country with wetlands, coastal plains, national parks, and growing residential zones.

The QTopo 9446 (Maryborough) sheet provides precise, large-area mapping essential for environmental assessment, emergency response, land surveying, agriculture, infrastructure planning, and outdoor exploration. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it delivers clear terrain modelling, detailed hydrology, vegetation mapping, transport corridors, and land-tenure boundaries across a diverse and strategically important landscape.

Whether you’re coordinating flood planning, managing farmland, studying coastal catchments, or exploring forestry tracks and rural roads, this map supplies the clarity and accuracy needed for informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines showing gently undulating plains, low coastal rises, river flats, and hinterland foothills

• Hydrology features: Mary River, Tinana Creek, ponds, lakes, wetlands, estuarine systems, and major drainage lines

• Roads & access routes: Bruce Highway, Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road, rural connectors, forestry routes, and coastal access roads

• Infrastructure: Maryborough city, nearby towns, sugar mills, agricultural facilities, railway corridors, industrial zones, communication sites

• Vegetation mapping: grazing land, cane fields, state forests, plantation areas, wetland vegetation, riparian corridors, conservation zones

• Land tenure boundaries: national parks, reserves, state forests, coastal lands, rural freehold, and growing residential parcels

• Named features: Mary River basin, Fraser Coast lowlands, Tinana Creek valley, forestry areas, and key local landmarks

• Points of interest: ideal for emergency planners, ecologists, surveyors, farmers, and recreationists

All information is drawn from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Maryborough 9446 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Emergency services & SES – flood modelling, route planning, evacuation mapping

• Farmers & land managers – property planning, irrigation assessment, land capability

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – catchment analysis, habitat surveys, wetland studies

• Surveyors & engineers – project planning, site evaluation, infrastructure corridor design

• Forestry & land services – compartment mapping, track assessment, operational planning

• 4WD travellers, cyclists & bushwalkers – navigating rural roads, state forests, and coastal approaches

• Educators & students – environmental science, hydrology, and regional geography

A reliable resource for professional, scientific, and recreational use.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish suited to coastal, agricultural, and forested conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and highly durable

• Ideal for wetland studies, floodplain operations, and rugged fieldwork

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Moisture-resistant and suitable for repeated use

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution print

• Ideal for office planning, educational use, and reports

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9446 — Maryborough
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: Maryborough region, Mary River basin, Tinana Creek system, agricultural districts, state forests, and coastal hinterland
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — portable and practical

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

• Laminated edition — reusable and suited for planning boards and workstations

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9446 — Maryborough Topographic Map delivers authoritative, wide-area mapping across the highly varied Fraser Coast hinterland. With accurate contouring, hydrology detail, and durable print options, it is indispensable for emergency response teams, farmers, surveyors, ecologists, and travellers.

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