Gawler (Environmental Association 7.1.5)

location map showing Gawler (Environmental Association 7.1.5)

Steep, rounded, accordant hills and long footslopes, separated by broad floodplains. There is a mixed cover of low open woodland with a shrub understory, low mixed chenopod shrubland and herbaceous vegetation. All are used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate
Mean annual rainfall
200-300 mm
Mean annual evaporation
2400-2600 mm
Landform parameters
Landscape description
HILLS/MOUNTAINS
Relief class
Moderate (91 to 180 m)
Maximum relief
200 m
Mean altitude
250 m
Grain
Medium (320 to 640 m)
Drainage network
Common
Location
Longitude
136° E
Latitude
32.42° S
Area
9140 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 Gawler (Environmental Association 7.1.5)