Coonalpyn (Environmental Association 2.2.13)

A featureless calcrete plain largely cleared of its native vegetation and used for grazing and cereal cultivation.

Panoramic views of pastures and fields have mallee remnants as local features.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

400 mm

Mean annual evaporation

1800 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

LIMESTONE PLAINS

Relief class

Negligible (less than 6 m)

Maximum relief

6 m

Mean altitude

30 m

Grain

Very coarse (Greater than 1,280 m)

Drainage network

None

Location

Longitude

139.8° E

Latitude

35.72° S

Area

180 Km²

Groundwater resources and quality

Fractured rocks

None

Sedimentary rocks

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

Shallow unconsolidated sediments

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

Elevation profile