1:250 000 Scale Data

GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3

User Guide [PDF 1.9 Mb] Metadata Packaged Product Product Specifications

GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 is a vector representation of the major topographic features appearing on the 1:250 000 scale NATMAP topographic maps. It is primarily designed to provide high quality data for mapping and GIS professionals.

GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 is available as a packaged product in Personal Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile or MapInfo TAB file formats. Each package includes data arranged in ten main themes - cartography, elevation, framework, habitation, hydrography, infrastructure, terrain, transport, utility and vegetation. Data is also available as GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 for Google Earth in .kml format for use on Google Earth ^TM Mapping Service.

Use of GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 is subject to a licence, the full terms of which are contained within the package.

To obtain these products, contact the Geoscience Australia Sales Centre on 1800 800173 (Freecall within Australia) or +61 2 6249 9966 and specify the file format that you require.

For more information about packaged product options visit Packaged Product.

MapConnect, Geoscience Australia's on-line map download system, delivering free download of seamless data. MapConnect will allow you to select a specific area (subject to parameters) and themes or select individual tiles for download. Data will be available in GML and Shape file formats.

Customised 250K GEODATA is available where requirements are not met by the packaged or MapConnect options. The price will be determined after assessing your needs - contact the Geoscience Australia Sales Centre on 1800 800173 (Freecall within Australia) or +61 2 6249 9966. Alternately, we may refer you to a third party supplier.

Product Specifications

Themes: Cartography, Elevation, Framework, Habitation, Hydrography, Infrastructure, Terrain, Transport, Utility and Vegetation.

Coverage: National (Powerlines not available in South Australia)

Currency: Data has a currency of less than five years for any location.

Coordinates: Geographical.

Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA94)

Formats: Personal Geodatabase, ArcView Shapefile and MapInfo TAB.

Medium: Packaged DVD ROM ($99 per package).

Previous Version: Replaces GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 2.

Release Date: 26 June 2006.