QTopo 7963 — Atherton

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Atherton region—one of Far North Queensland’s most diverse and fertile landscapes, encompassing the Atherton Tablelands, volcanic landforms, rolling agricultural country, rainforest pockets, and an extensive network of waterways. This 1:100,000 QTopo sheet provides essential regional clarity for land management, environmental assessment, emergency operations, agriculture, tourism planning, and field navigation.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 7963 (Atherton) map presents accurate terrain modelling, hydrology networks, vegetation distribution, infrastructure patterns, and land-tenure boundaries across a landscape shaped by volcanic history, rich soils, and high-rainfall uplands. Its wide-area mapping is ideal for understanding watershed behaviour, planning travel routes, or interpreting the complex mix of farmland, forest, and elevated terrain that defines the Tablelands.

Whether you are undertaking agricultural planning, conducting ecological surveys, coordinating emergency services, or exploring one of Queensland’s most scenic inland regions, this map delivers dependable, high-quality geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines showing tableland plateaus, volcanic cones, crater lakes, valleys, ridges, and escarpments

• Hydrology features: rivers, creeks, waterfalls, drainage lines, wetlands, reservoirs, and catchment divides

• Roads & access routes: highways, regional roads, agricultural routes, forestry tracks, and remote connectors

• Infrastructure: Atherton township, rural settlements, farms, dams, power infrastructure, communication sites, and tourism facilities

• Vegetation mapping: farmland mosaics, rainforest remnants, open woodland, plantation forest, and riparian corridors

• Land tenure boundaries: freehold farmland, state forests, national parks, conservation areas, and reserves

• Named features: Atherton, Lake Tinaroo, Herberton Range, Mount Baldy, surrounding tablelands, and key volcanic features

• Points of interest: ideal for ecologists, agricultural planners, surveyors, emergency crews, and travellers

All mapping uses Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for accuracy and consistency.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Atherton 7963 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Farmers & land managers – irrigation planning, land-use assessment, property navigation

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – vegetation analysis, watershed studies, biodiversity surveys

• Emergency services & SES – route planning, search and rescue operations, hazard mapping

• Surveyors & planners – regional land-use planning and infrastructure assessment

• Tourism operators & adventurers – navigating scenic routes, parks, trails, and lookouts

• Educators & students – studying geography, volcanology, hydrology, and landform processes

A key reference for both operational and recreational use across the Tablelands.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish best suited to Tablelands conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and resilient in humid, wet, or rugged environments

• Ideal for fieldwork and outdoor navigation

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Durable, wipe-clean, and suitable for repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Perfect for planning, office use, and educational reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7963 — Atherton
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: Atherton Tablelands, volcanic ranges, farmland, forest, river systems, and rural settlements
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – compact and easy to store

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and built for demanding field conditions

• Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for planning or operational coordination

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7963 — Atherton Topographic Map provides wide-area, authoritative mapping of one of Queensland’s most ecologically and agriculturally important inland regions. With detailed terrain modelling, hydrology insight, and durable print options, it is indispensable for farmers, ecologists, surveyors, planners, emergency responders, and adventurers exploring the Tablelands.

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