QTopo 7964 — Rumula

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Rumula region—an area of Far North Queensland known for its rugged ranges, deep valleys, rainforest pockets, plantation forests, and rural landscapes stretching between the Atherton Tablelands and coastal lowlands. This 1:100,000 QTopo sheet delivers essential regional clarity for land management, forestry work, environmental assessment, emergency navigation, and field operations.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 7964 (Rumula) map presents accurate terrain modelling, hydrology detail, vegetation mapping, infrastructure networks, and land-tenure boundaries across a landscape shaped by steep elevation gradients, tropical rainfall, and a mixture of natural and managed forest environments. Its wide-area perspective is ideal for understanding watershed behaviour, planning travel routes, and navigating remote or densely vegetated terrain.

Whether you're coordinating plantation operations, conducting ecological surveys, planning fire management strategies, or exploring the region’s rugged tracks and lookouts, this map provides dependable topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

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

• Contour lines illustrating mountain ranges, escarpments, foothills, valleys, and steep terrain transitions

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

• Roads & access routes: regional roads, forestry tracks, plantation access routes, 4WD tracks, and remote connectors

• Infrastructure: forestry facilities, rural settlements, dams, communication towers, utilities, and plantation boundaries

• Vegetation mapping: rainforest, eucalypt forest, plantation timber, grassland, and riparian vegetation

• Land tenure boundaries: state forests, national parks, reserves, plantation areas, and freehold parcels

• Named features: Rumula, surrounding ranges, creek systems, forestry areas, and key geographic landmarks

• Points of interest: beneficial for ecologists, surveyors, fire planners, forestry staff, and adventurers

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

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Rumula 7964 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Forestry operations & plantation managers – access planning, compartment mapping, resource management

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

• Emergency services & SES – fire response, search and rescue, route planning

• Surveyors & land planners – regional land-use analysis and terrain evaluation

• 4WD travellers & bushwalkers – navigating rugged forest tracks and high-country terrain

• Educators & students – studying landforms, forest management, tropical hydrology

A vital resource for operational, environmental, and recreational use.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the format best suited to mountainous and rainforest conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

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

• Ideal for forestry and ecological fieldwork

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

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

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Perfect for office planning, mapping boards, and educational use

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 7964 — Rumula
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: Rumula region, surrounding ranges, plantation forests, river systems, and remote access tracks
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – lightweight and ideal for quick reference

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – designed for demanding outdoor environments

• Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for planning boards or field coordination

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 7964 — Rumula Topographic Map delivers authoritative regional-scale mapping across one of Far North Queensland’s most rugged and forested landscapes. With dependable terrain detail, hydrology clarity, and durable print formats, it is indispensable for forestry operators, ecologists, surveyors, emergency planners, and adventurers navigating the region’s challenging terrain.

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