Mt. Gawler (Environmental Association 4.1.8)

Rounded hills and low ranges on metasediments. Much of the native vegetation has been cleared to provide open parkland used for grazing livestock.

Foreground panoramic views over the slopes widen to background panoramic views over the southern parts of Eyre Peninsula, eg from Winter Hill.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

375-500 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

RIDGES/RANGES

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

150 m

Mean altitude

170 m

Grain

Fine (160 to 320 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

135.87° E

Latitude

34.53° S

Area

200 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

Only for livestock (7,001 to 14,000 mg/L)

Sedimentary rocks

None

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

None

Elevation profile