Iron Knob (Environmental Association 7.1.4)

A prominent strike ridge on steeply dipping metamorphic rocks, with long dissected footslopes. The cover is low open woodland with a chenopod shrub understory. Iron ore is mined in this association.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

250 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2400 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Moderate (91 to 180 m)

Maximum relief

120 m

Mean altitude

250 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Rare

Location

Longitude

137.12° E

Latitude

32.67° S

Area

110 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