Mt. Margaret (Environmental Association 8.3.16)

location map showing Mt. Margaret (Environmental Association 8.3.16)

Hills and low ridges on metasediments, and small areas of undulating plain. The cover of tall open shrubland with an understory of grasses and forbs, and chenopod shrubland, us used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
125 mm
Mean annual evaporation
3800 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
HILLS/MOUNTAINS
Relief class
Moderate (91 to 180 m)
Maximum relief
200 m
Mean altitude
300 m
Grain
Medium (320 to 640 m)
Drainage network
Common
Location
Longitude
135.92° E
Latitude
28.4° S
Area
2600 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 Elevation Profile for the Mt. Margaret (Environmental Association 8.3.16)