Red Rock (Environmental Association 4.4.7)

Hills on conglomerate with long dissected footslopes. The cover of low open woodland with an understory of bluebush, saltbush and grasses is used for extensive livestock grazing.

Climate

Mean annual rainfall

225-350 mm

Mean annual evaporation

2300 mm

Landform parameters

Landscape description

HILLS/MOUNTAINS

Relief class

Low (31 to 90 m)

Maximum relief

50 m

Mean altitude

150 m

Grain

Medium (320 to 640 m)

Drainage network

Common

Location

Longitude

137.38° E

Latitude

32.75° S

Area

520 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