QTopo 8062-23 — Bartle Frere

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A high-precision, field-ready topographic map for navigating the steep, remote, and rainforest-covered terrain surrounding Bartle Frere — Queensland’s highest mountain.

The QTopo 8062-23 (Bartle Frere) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—forms part of the state’s authoritative 1:25,000 topographic mapping series. Capturing the dramatic ascent, dense tropical rainforest, complex drainage systems, and rugged high-altitude environments of the region, this map provides the accuracy required for safe and informed travel through one of Australia’s most challenging mountain landscapes.

Whether you're planning a summit attempt, conducting scientific fieldwork, managing national park country, or supporting emergency operations, QTopo 8062-23 delivers the clarity and dependability essential for work in steep and unpredictable terrain.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

Rendered at 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map provides fine-grained detail ideal for high-relief and rainforest environments:

• Contour lines at tight intervals showing Bartle Frere’s steep slopes, ridgelines, saddles, and deeply incised valleys

• Hydrology features including rivers, creeks, waterfalls, drainage lines, and wet gullies typical of the Wet Tropics

• Walking tracks, footpaths, 4WD routes & access trails, including approaches to the summit tracks

• Infrastructure such as research facilities, huts, footbridges, communications structures, and utilities

• Vegetation mapping highlighting dense tropical rainforest, high-altitude scrub, woodland pockets, and cleared areas

• Land tenure boundaries: national park, state forest, reserves, freehold parcels, and managed land

• Named topographic features including peaks, knolls, creek lines, slopes, escarpments, and natural formations

• Points of interest relevant to hikers, rangers, ecologists, and emergency responders

All QTopo sheets are digitally generated from Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets, ensuring accurate and consistent mapping.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Bartle Frere 8062-23 Topographic Map is relied upon by:

• Experienced bushwalkers & summit hikers – safe route planning in steep, high-altitude rainforest

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – rainforest surveys, species mapping, upland habitat studies

• Emergency services & SES – cyclone readiness, flood planning, and search & rescue in remote conditions

• National park rangers & land managers – conservation work, access monitoring, and operational planning

• Surveyors, engineers & planners – terrain and site assessment in mountainous environments

• Outdoor educators & navigation trainers – steep-terrain and rainforest navigation instruction

A trusted reference for both technical and recreational mountain use.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Extreme Tropical & Mountain Conditions

Choose the finish designed for Bartle Frere’s high rainfall, humidity, altitude, and rugged terrain.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek® for maximum durability

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, lightweight, and foldable

• Ideal for heavy tropical rain, sweat exposure, creek crossings, and demanding ascents

• The best option for serious hikers and field scientists

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable with whiteboard markers—great for planning, training, and field briefings

• Works with Map Dots for temporary marking

• Wipe-clean, long-lasting, and resistant to mud, moisture, and abrasion

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution print

• Suitable for office planning, study, or light field reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8062-23 — Bartle Frere
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: Approx. 710 mm × 594 mm
Coverage: Bartle Frere summit area, rainforest valleys, mountain ridges, creeks, and surrounding upland terrain
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see listing for year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining coverage for the broader Bellenden Ker or Wooroonooran region?

➡️ Refer to the QTopo index or contact us with nearby sheet numbers—such as 8062-22, 8062-24, or 7962-33—and we’ll locate the correct adjoining maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – ideal for planning and reference

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – best for wet, steep, and high-humidity environments

• Laminated edition – reusable, durable, and perfect for training or operational planning

• Flat, unfolded maps available for workshop or wall display

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8062-23 — Bartle Frere Topographic Map provides essential terrain, vegetation, and hydrological detail for safe and effective navigation on Queensland’s highest and most demanding mountain. With rugged print options and precise 1:25,000 cartography, it is indispensable for hikers, researchers, rangers, and field professionals.

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

Choose your preferred finish today and take Bartle Frere into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.