QTopo 7963-123 — Mount Emerald

1:10,000 Topographic Map

A highly detailed topographic map focused on the Mount Emerald region—an area defined by rugged uplands, steep ridgelines, renewable energy infrastructure, and ecologically significant rocky terrain. At the precision scale of 1:10,000, this map captures fine-scale variations in elevation, landform, vegetation, and infrastructure, making it essential for engineering, environmental assessment, emergency planning, and land management in this complex landscape.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 7963-123 — Mount Emerald sheet provides authoritative contouring, detailed cadastral boundaries, and high-resolution spatial data. Its clarity and accuracy support confident field decision-making in an area characterised by steep gradients, dissected country, and sensitive ecological zones.

Whether assessing terrain for project planning, conducting environmental surveys, or navigating around Mount Emerald’s slopes and infrastructure, this map delivers the level of detail required for precise on-ground work.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:10,000 scale — where 1 cm = 100 m — the map includes:

• Fine contour lines showing intricate slope changes, ridgelines, gullies, escarpments, and elevation details unique to Mount Emerald

• Hydrology: seasonal creeks, drainage lines, gullies, catchments, dams, and water storage points

• Infrastructure mapping:

  • Mount Emerald Wind Farm access roads and service tracks

  • Turbine locations (where applicable)

  • Fencelines, gates, rural access points

  • Buildings, sheds, communications assets, and utility corridors

• Land-use & vegetation: rocky outcrops, woodland, sparse scrub, cleared areas, and riparian vegetation

• Cadastral boundaries: freehold parcels, lease areas, easements, and reserves

• Named features: Mount Emerald, ridges, knolls, creek systems, and local topographic landmarks

• High-detail operational information: essential for engineers, environmental consultants, emergency responders, and field technicians

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

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Mount Emerald 7963-123 (1:10,000) Topographic Map is ideal for:

• Engineering & infrastructure planners – site design, slope assessment, access planning

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – habitat studies, impact assessments, flora/fauna surveys

• Emergency services & SES – steep-country navigation, fire planning, response operations

• Landholders & managers – property layout, water management, land-use planning

• Surveyors – detailed terrain modelling, alignment planning, cadastral reference

• Researchers & educators – geology, ecology, environmental science teaching

• Field crews & contractors – navigating complex, hilly terrain and service tracks

A precision mapping tool built for technical, environmental, and operational fieldwork.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and rugged

• Perfect for windy uplands, wet seasons, and repeated handling

✅ Laminated Edition

• 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate encapsulation

• Writeable with whiteboard markers

• Durable, wipe-clean, and ideal for planning boards or field teams

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution print

• Ideal for office planning, study, and reports

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7963-123 — Mount Emerald
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:10,000
Scale: 1:10,000 (1 cm = 100 m)
Dimensions: 840 mm (width) × 734 mm (height)
Coverage: Mount Emerald uplands, access tracks, wind farm infrastructure, surrounding ridges, creek systems, and cadastral parcels
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map — lightweight and portable

• Tyvek® waterproof edition — ideal for rugged, exposed terrain

• Laminated edition — reusable and perfect for technical planning

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7963-123 — Mount Emerald (1:10,000) map delivers high-precision terrain and infrastructure detail across one of Far North Queensland’s steepest and most operationally significant upland regions. With fine contouring, detailed hydrology, and durable print options, it is an essential tool for engineers, ecologists, surveyors, emergency services, and field operators.

Plan with precision.
Navigate with accuracy.
Work with confidence.