Weld River

Weld
Weld River is located in Western Australia
Weld River
Location of the mouth in Western Australia
Location
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionSouth West
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Burnside
 • locationLake Muir State Forest
 • elevation211 m (692 ft)
MouthDeep River
 • coordinates
34°49′31″S 116°34′59″E / 34.82528°S 116.58306°E / -34.82528; 116.58306
 • elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Length37 km (23 mi)
Basin size240 km2 (93 sq mi)
Basin features
National parkShannon National Park
[1][2]

The Weld River is a river in the South West region of Western Australia.

The river rises below Mount Burnside in the Lake Muir State forest. The river flows in a southerly direction through the Shannon National Park until it flows into the Deep River, of which it is a tributary.

The water quality of the river is excellent and is considered fresh.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Map of Weld River, WA". Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Journal of Hydrology - Floodflow frequency model selection in Australia" (PDF). 1992. Retrieved 23 November 2008. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Boulton, A.J.; Marmonier, P.; Davis, J.A. (2006). "Hydrological exchange and subsurface water chemistry in streams varying in salinity in south-western Australia". International Journal of Salt Lake Research. 8 (4): 361–382. doi:10.1023/A:1009060912470. Retrieved 3 November 2008.