Mt. Gunson (Environmental Association 7.3.15)

Low hills with long slopes and broad floodplains. There is a cover of low chenopod shrubland with small areas of woodland and fringing woodland over chenopod shrubs. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

175 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2900 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

HILLS/MOUNTAINS

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

60 m

Mean altitude

140 m

Grain

Coarse (640 to 1,280 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

137.12° E

Latitude

31.58° S

Area

310 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Unsuitable for livestock (greater than 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile