Mt. Terrible (Environmental Association 3.2.14)

location map showing Mt. Terrible (Environmental Association 3.2.14)

Ridges and hills with steep slopes on metasediments. There is a mixed cover of open parkland over pastures and orchards. Much of the association is urban fringe, and is part of a recreation resource for metropolitan Adelaide.

Vantage points in this association, which forms Adelaide's backdrop, provide the panoramic views over the metropolitan area, but usually only glimpses of the city can be obtained through the trees. In the wider north-eastern part of the association views are foreground enclosed to perspective.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
550-1000 mm
Mean annual evaporation
1750 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
RIDGES/RANGES
Relief class
High (181 to 360 m)
Maximum relief
500 m
Mean altitude
400 m
Grain
Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)
Drainage network
Common
Location
Longitude
138.75° E
Latitude
34.88° S
Area
180 Km2
Groundwater resources and quality
Fractured rocks
General suitability (less than 100 mg/L)
Sedimentary rocks
None
Shallow unconsolidated sediments
None

Elevation profile Elevation Profile for the Mt. Terrible (Environmental Association 3.2.14)