THE NORTHWEST REGION OF QUEENSLAND

The northwest region of Queensland takes in some 200,000 square kilometres and consists of the Shires of Boulia, Burke, Cloncurry and the City of Mount Isa.

History of the Region

The Afghans - the early transporters
Maltese Crosses - a very unique crystal
Maltese Cross Trail Mudmap - where to find them (436kb)
Mines of Kuridala - a brief history of the Kuridala area
Selwyn Mines - copper and cobalt
Lake Moondarra - Mount Isa's main water supply

Maps & Mudmaps

See street maps and satellite images of Mount Isa and other northwest towns.
Northwest Queensland Google Maps
Mount Isa Street Map with street references to find your way around our city. (This link will open in a new browser window - 536kb)

For trips off the beaten track, download the following mudmaps courtesy of the Tourism Development Department of the Mount Isa City Council. They are in PDF format.
Lake Julius - 406kb
Mary Kathleen - 424kb
National Parks - 433kb
Beetlemania (Trilobites) - 418kb
East Leichhardt Dam - 429kb
General Location of Trails - 490kb
Clem Walton Park, Fountain Springs & Maltese Crosses Trail - 436kb