QTopo 9542-12 — Russell Island

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A precise and detailed topographic map covering Russell Island, one of the primary inhabited islands within Southern Moreton Bay. With its mix of residential zones, tidal flats, mangrove forests, canal estates, sandy foreshores, wetlands, and marine channels, Russell Island is a landscape where accurate mapping is essential for navigation, planning, environmental assessment, and emergency response.

The QTopo 9542-12 (Russell Island) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—forms part of the state’s authoritative 1:25,000 topographic mapping series. It provides high-resolution elevation modelling, hydrology detail, vegetation mapping, infrastructure and road networks, and foreshore delineation across one of the Bay Islands’ most dynamic and environmentally sensitive environments.

Whether you're assessing shoreline change, planning property development, conducting ecological surveys, or navigating the island’s road network and marine approaches, QTopo 9542-12 provides the clarity and reliability needed for informed decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:25,000 scale—with 1 cm representing 250 m—this map includes:

• Contour lines depicting low-relief terrain, dunes, tidal edges, and subtle elevation changes

• Hydrology features: tidal channels, creeks, mangrove systems, wetlands, swamps, and drainage lines

• Road networks including island access roads, local streets, rural–residential connectors, and foreshore access points

• Marine & coastal detail: jetties, boat ramps, navigation markers, tidal flats, mudflats, and intertidal zones

• Infrastructure such as powerlines, fencelines, residential areas, parklands, services, and community facilities

• Vegetation mapping showing mangrove forest, melaleuca wetlands, eucalypt woodland, and cleared residential parcels

• Land tenure boundaries: freehold land, council reserves, conservation parcels, and tidal boundaries

• Named features including Russell Island town centre, creeks, foreshore sectors, wetlands, and locality markers

• Points of interest for planners, emergency services, ecologists, landholders, boaters, and marine researchers

All QTopo maps use Queensland’s authoritative spatial datasets for consistent and dependable accuracy.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Russell Island 9542-12 Topographic Map is widely used by:

• Town planners & surveyors – development assessment, drainage evaluation, zoning analysis

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – wetland studies, habitat monitoring, shoreline assessment

• Emergency services & SES – flood modelling, cyclone response, evacuation and access planning

• Marine users & boaters – navigation around channels, tidal flats, and coastal approaches

• Residents & landholders – property planning and understanding island terrain

• Outdoor educators & students – coastal geography, hydrology, and environmental science

A dependable mapping resource for an island environment with unique planning and environmental considerations.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Coastal, Tidal & Island Terrain

Choose a finish suited to the demanding coastal conditions around Russell Island.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, and durable

• Ideal for marine fieldwork, tidal-area mapping, and all-weather inspections

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface compatible with whiteboard markers

• Resistant to salt spray, moisture, mud, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Clean, high-resolution printing

• Best for office reference, development planning, and study

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9542-12 — Russell Island
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Russell Island township, wetlands, mangrove systems, tidal flats, road networks, conservation land, and coastal boundaries
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see listing)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining Bay Islands or coastal sheets?

➡️ Provide nearby sheet numbers—such as 9542-11, 9542-13, or 9442-12—and I’ll identify all adjoining maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – ideal for reference and planning

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – perfect for coastal and tidal fieldwork

• Laminated edition – reusable, durable, and suited to operational environments

• Flat (unfolded) maps available for wall mounting or marine-planning boards

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9542-12 — Russell Island Topographic Map provides essential detail on terrain, hydrology, vegetation, land use, and access across one of Southern Moreton Bay’s most important inhabited islands. With authoritative 1:25,000 mapping and coastal-tough print formats, it is indispensable for planners, ecologists, surveyors, emergency crews, boaters, and island residents.

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

Choose your preferred finish today and take the Russell Island QTopo map into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.