5650-1 Alice Springs — 1:50,000 Topographic Map

The 5650-1 Alice Springs 1:50,000 topographic sheet provides authoritative, high-resolution mapping of one of Central Australia’s most significant urban–desert interfaces. Covering the township of Alice Springs and the surrounding arid landscapes, this sheet captures detailed contours, ranges, alluvial plains, creek systems, transportation corridors, urban infrastructure and outlying settlements. Produced under Australia’s national 1:50k mapping program, it is an essential reference for emergency responders, environmental consultants, surveyors, planners, engineers, land managers and outback travellers.

All terrain, hydrology, vegetation and cultural features are presented using Australia’s standardised topographic symbology, ensuring clear and consistent interpretation across diverse professional and field applications.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

At 1:50,000 scale — 1 cm = 500 m, the Alice Springs sheet includes:

• Contours & Elevation: desert plains, low hills, ridgelines, rocky slopes, dune remnants and spot heights

• Urban & Cultural Detail: township layout, road networks, rail line, airport, suburbs, facilities and utilities

• Hydrology: Todd River system, ephemeral creeks, drainage lines, alluvial features and floodout areas

• Transport & Access: sealed and unsealed roads, Stuart Highway, rural connectors, station tracks and remote trails

• Vegetation & Land Cover: arid scrub, grassland, sparse woodland, rocky outcrops and riparian vegetation

• Administrative & Grid Framework: boundaries, cadastre near Alice Springs, coordinate grids and national mapping standards

• Ideal for urban–outback interface planning: supports emergency operations, environmental assessments and infrastructure development

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Alice Springs 1:50k sheet is relied upon by:

• Emergency services & SES — flood modelling, access planning, hazard assessment, search operations

• Environmental consultants & scientists — arid ecology, hydrology, landscape analysis, vegetation studies

• Surveyors & civil engineers — project feasibility, terrain modelling, infrastructure corridor design

• Urban & regional planners — land-use planning, zoning assessment, development control

• Pastoral operators & land managers — property mapping, access review, resource planning

• Recreational users — walkers, 4WD travellers, cyclists and outback navigation trainees

• Researchers & educators — desert geomorphology, hydrology, environmental science

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

✅ Waterproof & Tear-proof Tyvek®

• Printed on genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Completely waterproof, tear-resistant and UV-stable

• Foldable like paper — ideal for arid, windy and remote environments

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Write-on / wipe-clean functionality for whiteboard markers

• Compatible with Mapworld map dots

• Extremely durable — resists heat, dust, moisture and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-quality print

• Ideal for planning, documentation and office reference

📐 Map Details

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper edition — compact, economical and suitable for office or field kits

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition — ideal for arid and remote desert environments

• Laminated edition — write-on/wipe-clean, perfect for operational planning and emergency response teams

🎯 Summary

The 5650-1 Alice Springs — 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides vital mid-scale mapping across Central Australia’s key service centre, capturing both urban structure and surrounding arid terrain. With detailed contours, hydrology, land cover, urban features and durable print options, this sheet is indispensable for emergency responders, surveyors, planners, environmental specialists, land managers and outback explorers.

Work clearly.
Plan confidently.
Navigate precisely.