Shared layer · In 2 states

Topography

Explorer

Statewide topographic basemap.

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Topography in the Detector Maps app, Queensland© Mapbox, © Maxar

Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar. Layer data from the sources named on each card.

About this layer

Topographic maps show the shape of the land alongside mapped features such as waterways, roads and place names. They help you orient yourself and plan a route. Features reflect the map data and may differ from current conditions.

What it is for

Compare the basemap with the layers you are researching. Adjust overlay opacity when you need to see both together.

Limits

Imagery and mapped features may be from different dates. Small details and current ground conditions may differ.

Plans

Where it works in Australia.

Pictures

Drawn in each state.

Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar. Layer data from the sources named on each card.

Source

Where the data comes from.

For Queensland

Data provided by The State of Qld (Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development 2025, Department of Resources 2024), licensed under CC BY 4.0

For Tasmania

Data provided by The State of Tasmania (theLIST) 024, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Draws from zoom 6.5.

Plans

What the pills mean.

Every layer shows the plan that opens it. The free plan never runs out. Prices are shown once, here.

Free

Open on every plan, forever. Includes gold records.

Explorer

Opens every base layer, and offline maps for the areas you choose. A$99 a year or A$9.99 a month.

Pro

Tenement alerts for a drawn area or a whole state. Report search across decades of exploration reports. A$249 a year or A$34.99 a month.

Add-on

A layer sold on its own: the Victorian LiDAR add-on, A$39.99 a year.

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Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar. Layer data from the sources named on each card.

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