Weld River Explained

Weld
Pushpin Map:Australia Western Australia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the mouth in Western Australia
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Australia
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Western Australia
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:South West
Length:37km (23miles)
Source1:Mount Burnside
Source1 Location:Lake Muir State Forest
Source1 Elevation:211m (692feet)
Mouth:Deep River
Mouth Coordinates:-34.8253°N 116.5831°W
Mouth Elevation:52m (171feet)
Basin Size:240km2
Custom Label:National park
Custom Data:Shannon National Park
Extra:[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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Weld River, WA. Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2006. 23 November 2008.
  2. Journal of Hydrology - Floodflow frequency model selection in Australia. 1992. 23 November 2008.
  3. Hydrological exchange and subsurface water chemistry in streams varying in salinity in south-western Australia . 2006. 3 November 2008. 10.1023/A:1009060912470. 8. International Journal of Salt Lake Research. 361–382. Boulton . A.J. . Marmonier . P. . Davis . J.A. . 4 .