QTopo 8061 — Kirrama

1:100,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Kirrama region—one of Far North Queensland’s most rugged and ecologically significant landscapes. Dominated by steep rainforest-clad ranges, deep river valleys, waterfalls, and remote inland tracks, the area forms part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage region and is renowned for its dramatic elevation changes and dense tropical vegetation.

The QTopo 8061 (Kirrama) map provides essential regional clarity for environmental research, land management, emergency services, forestry operations, and adventurous travel. Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, it offers accurate terrain modelling, hydrological networks, vegetation mapping, infrastructure detail, and land-tenure boundaries across complex and mountainous tropical country.

Whether you're planning fieldwork, coordinating emergency access, studying rainforest ecosystems, or navigating remote Kirrama Range roads, 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 depicting steep escarpments, ridgelines, gorges, valleys, plateaus, and rugged high country

• Hydrology features: Herbert River and tributaries, waterfalls, drainage lines, wetlands, and catchment divides

• Roads & access routes: Kirrama Range Road, forestry tracks, regional connectors, unsealed 4WD routes, and remote access trails

• Infrastructure: communication towers, ranger facilities, forestry camps, rural properties, utilities

• Vegetation mapping: dense rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, woodland, riparian corridors, and upland vegetation communities

• Land tenure boundaries: national parks (including Girringun NP), state forests, conservation reserves, and freehold parcels

• Named features: Kirrama Range, Herbert River valley, nearby peaks, plateaus, and significant rainforest landscapes

• Points of interest: valuable for ecologists, fire planners, emergency crews, foresters, and adventurers

All spatial data is sourced from Queensland’s authoritative geospatial datasets for reliable regional accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Kirrama 8061 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – rainforest surveys, biodiversity assessments, watershed research

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

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

• Surveyors & planners – terrain evaluation, regional assessment

• 4WD travellers & hikers – navigating steep and remote mountain tracks

• Educators & students – studying rainforest geomorphology, hydrology, and landform processes

A vital resource for operational, scientific, and recreational navigation.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Choose a finish suited to tropical, wet, and rugged terrain:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and highly durable

• Ideal for rainforest humidity, creek crossings, and tough fieldwork conditions

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Resistant to moisture, mud, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Excellent for office planning, education, and documentation

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8061 — Kirrama
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: Kirrama Range, Herbert River valley, rainforest uplands, forestry networks, and remote 4WD routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – portable and ideal for planning and reference

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – designed for demanding rainforest and high-humidity environments

• Laminated edition – durable, reusable, and perfect for mapping boards or operational work

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8061 — Kirrama Topographic Map delivers authoritative regional-scale mapping of one of Far North Queensland’s most rugged and biologically rich environments. With detailed hydrology, terrain modelling, and durable print options, it is indispensable for ecologists, emergency crews, land managers, surveyors, and adventurers exploring Kirrama’s mountainous hinterland.

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