Hay River F5316 — AUSTopo 1:250,000 Topographic Map (2025)
Desert river systems, dune corridors, and remote crossings—mapped for precision across Central Australia
Covering the Hay River region of Central Australia, this AUSTopo 1:250,000 sheet provides an authoritative regional overview of one of Australia’s most remote and compelling desert environments. From the ephemeral Hay River and surrounding dune fields to long-distance desert tracks and basin-scale drainage, this map is built for professionals and experienced travellers who need dependable big-area context.
At 1:250,000 scale (1 cm = 2.5 km), it is the largest scale at which published topographic maps cover the entire Australian continent—ideal for expedition planning, environmental research, emergency coordination, and serious outback navigation.
🧭 Why this map stands out
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Updated mapping (2025) — aligned to modern Australian datums for confident decision-making
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True desert perspective — river channels, dune systems, and access routes shown in one coherent view
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Professional-grade cartography — relied on by emergency services, scientists, and land managers
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Dual coordinate systems — seamless transition between office planning and field navigation
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Printed in Australia — precision output, locally finished and quality-checked
🗺️ What you’ll see
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Contours and spot elevations defining dunes, swales, and desert relief
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Ephemeral river channels, floodouts, and arid drainage features
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Roads, desert tracks, and place names
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Vegetation patterns and administrative boundaries
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Clear grid overlays for accurate positioning and route planning
📐 Map details at a glance
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Scale: 1:250,000
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Series: AUSTopo — Australian Digital Topographic Map Series
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Coverage: Hay River F5316
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Map currency: 2025
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Coordinates: Geographical & MGA
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Datum: GDA2020, AHD
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Projection: Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
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Sheet size: 800 mm (W) × 500 mm (H)
🎨 Field-ready print options
All finishes are printed in Australia using high-resolution colour for crisp linework and dependable legibility.
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📄 Paper (standard)
Ideal for expedition planning, briefing rooms, or framed reference. -
💧 DuPont™ Tyvek® (waterproof & tear-proof)
Foldable, lightweight, and exceptionally durable—perfect for harsh desert conditions and repeated handling. -
🔒 Laminated (write-on / wipe-off)
True encapsulation protects against tears and stains. Mark routes with whiteboard markers or apply map dots—then wipe clean and reuse.
🎯 Who it’s for
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Emergency services & remote-area coordinators
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Desert expedition leaders & researchers
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Environmental and land-use planners
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Educators and students
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Outback travellers and serious 4WD adventurers
🇦🇺 Our commitment
Every AUSTopo map we supply is printed and finished in Australia, colour-managed for accuracy, hand-checked, and packed with care—so it arrives ready for real-world use.
Plan, brief, and explore the Hay River region with confidence. Choose your finish and add this essential 2025 AUSTopo map to your kit today.
