Alford Forest Explained

-43.6003°N 171.5061°WAlford Forest is a location in Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand.^[1]

Alford Forest was named after Lord Alford, a member of the Canterbury Association.^[2]

In 1883, stones found in Alford Forest were identified as diamonds, leading to a brief "diamond rush" in the area, but the "diamonds" were eventually shown to be worthless crystals.^{[3] [4]}

Geography

Alford Forest is located in the Canterbury region of the South Island and is surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, including the Southern Alps.^[5]

Notes and References

1. http://www.wises.co.nz/l/Alford+Forest+/ Wises.co.nz
2. Book: Rickard, L. S. . 1928 . Historic Place Names of New Zealand . Cadsonbury Publications . 44 . 9780958339056.
3. John Wilson. "Canterbury region – Geology", , updated 17 May 2011 (accessed 2012-08-24).
4. The Australian handbook (incorporating New Zealand, Fiji, and New Guinea) (Gordon and Gotch, 1888), Vol. 19, p. 475. Excerpts available at Google Books.
5. Web site: Alford Forest: Unveiling the Untamed Beauty of a Kiwi Gem - New Zealand Govt..