QTopo 9343 — Esk

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map of the Esk region—situated at the foothills of the D’Aguilar Range and forming part of the Brisbane Valley. This landscape blends rolling grazing country, steep forested slopes, major waterways, rural communities, and the expansive shoreline of Lake Wivenhoe, a key water storage for South East Queensland.

The QTopo 9343 (Esk) sheet provides precise, wide-area mapping essential for land management, environmental studies, emergency operations, surveying, infrastructure planning, and outdoor recreation. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it delivers accurate terrain modelling, hydrological networks, vegetation structure, and land-tenure boundaries across a region defined by contrasting lowlands and forested highlands.

Whether you're assessing watershed behaviour, planning rural operations, coordinating emergency access, or exploring forests and lake areas, this map provides the reliable geographic clarity needed for confident decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines showing Brisbane Valley plains, foothills, ridges, steep forest slopes, and elevated D’Aguilar Range terrain

• Hydrology features: Lake Wivenhoe, Brisbane River, Cressbrook Creek, drainage lines, floodplains, and dam infrastructure

• Roads & access routes: Brisbane Valley Highway, rural connector roads, forest access tracks, 4WD routes, and recreational access points

• Infrastructure: Esk township, Lake Wivenhoe facilities, Cressbrook and Somerset Dam structures, rural settlements, utilities, communication towers

• Vegetation mapping: state forest, woodland, cleared grazing land, riparian vegetation, and conservation pockets

• Land tenure boundaries: national parks, state forests, water supply catchments, rural properties, and urban parcels

• Named features: Crows Nest foothills, Mount Glen Rock, Wivenhoe Dam precinct, Brisbane Valley landscapes

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

All spatial data is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial systems.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Esk 9343 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Water resource managers – dam catchment analysis, inflow modelling, infrastructure assessment

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

• Farmers & rural land managers – property planning, access referencing, land capability

• Surveyors & engineers – terrain interpretation and project planning

• Environmental scientists – vegetation studies, wildlife habitat surveys, hydrological research

• Outdoor enthusiasts – exploring forest trails, lake precincts, lookout points, and Brisbane Valley attractions

A versatile tool for operational, scientific, and recreational use.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish suited to mixed grazing, lake, and forest environments:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and extremely durable

• Ideal for fieldwork, dam operations, fire response, and outdoor recreation

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, dirt, and repeated folding

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Perfect for office planning, education, and map archives

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9343 — Esk
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: Esk, Lake Wivenhoe, Brisbane Valley, Cressbrook Creek area, D’Aguilar foothills, and surrounding rural districts
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — portable and ideal for office and field use

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition — rugged and built for challenging outdoor environments

• Laminated edition — reusable and ideal for planning boards and operational rooms

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9343 — Esk Topographic Map provides reliable, large-area mapping of one of South East Queensland’s key water catchments and rural landscapes. With clear terrain representation, hydrology detail, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for emergency response, land management, survey work, environmental assessment, and recreation.

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