Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg Explained

Observatory Ridge
Type:Ridgeline
Location:Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa
Elevation:1808m (5,932feet)

Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1808m (5,932feet) above sea level. It is in the suburb of Observatory.[1]

There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg: Tips and Information . 2023-01-25 . Trek Zone . en.
  2. Web site: The Indian Army Memorial: Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg The allatsea network blog . allatsea.co.za . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141014200956/http://allatsea.co.za/blog/the-indian-army-memorial-observatory-ridge-johannesburg/ . 2014-10-14.