QTopo 9541-1 — Burleigh

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Burleigh region—one of the Gold Coast’s most dynamic coastal and hinterland interfaces, blending urban centres, beaches, protected reserves, waterways, and rising forested hills. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet provides essential spatial clarity for coastal planning, environmental assessment, emergency operations, infrastructure development, and outdoor navigation across a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9541-1 (Burleigh) map includes precise contouring, coastal and inland hydrology, vegetation mapping, transport networks, built infrastructure, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale resolution makes it ideal for understanding the transition from dense coastal development to the steep hinterland of the Gold Coast hinterland.

Whether you're coordinating emergency response, conducting environmental studies, managing coastal land, or exploring the region’s parks and waterways, this map provides reliable and detailed geographic information.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines showing coastal flats, rolling hills, steep hinterland slopes, and ridgelines

• Hydrology features: Tallebudgera Creek, Currumbin Creek, canals, lakes, drainage systems, and coastal waterways

• Roads & access routes: major highways, arterial roads, suburban streets, fire trails, walking tracks, and hinterland access routes

• Infrastructure: residential and commercial development, schools, powerlines, reservoirs, communications sites, and coastal facilities

• Vegetation mapping: Burleigh Head National Park, conservation reserves, coastal heath, woodland, rainforest patches, and open space

• Land tenure boundaries: freehold land, parks, reserves, council-managed areas, and state-managed lands

• Named features: Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Varsity Lakes, Tallebudgera Valley, local hills, waterways, and beaches

• Points of interest: essential for coastal planners, SES teams, ecologists, surveyors, and recreational users

All mapping is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for accuracy and consistency.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Burleigh 9541-1 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Coastal planners & surveyors – erosion studies, development assessment, boundary interpretation

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – habitat surveys, estuarine studies, biodiversity monitoring

• Emergency services & SES – flood planning, coastal storm response, search and rescue

• Local government & utilities – infrastructure planning, service management, coastal reserve management

• Hikers, paddlers & outdoor enthusiasts – exploring coastal parks, creeks, and hinterland trails

• Educators & students – geography, environmental science, mapping skills

A versatile reference for both professional operations and recreational navigation.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish suited to your environment:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Completely waterproof and tear-resistant

• Ideal for coastal, marine, and humid conditions

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Highly resistant to moisture, salt spray, dirt, and daily handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution printing

• Perfect for office planning and educational use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9541-1 — Burleigh
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Burleigh Heads, surrounding suburbs, coastal waterways, hinterland slopes, and regional access routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – portable and convenient

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and ideal for coastal fieldwork

• Laminated edition – reusable and perfect for planning environments

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9541-1 — Burleigh Topographic Map delivers authoritative mid-scale mapping across the Gold Coast’s iconic blend of beaches, waterways, urban centres, and steep hinterland. With detailed contouring, hydrology, and versatile print formats, it is essential for surveyors, ecologists, emergency service teams, land managers, and outdoor explorers.

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