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'''Mount Wycheproof''' is a |
'''Mount Wycheproof''' is a location in the small town of [[Wycheproof, Victoria|Wycheproof]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], which stands at {{convert|42|m|ft}} above the surrounding terrain and 147 metres (482 ft) above sea level. The township of Wycheproof is located on the hillside, and a unique geological substance known as Wycheproofite is exclusive to the local area. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain’s south western slopes.<ref name=SoV>{{cite web |url=http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/landform_geomorphological_framework_4.4|title=4.4 Hills and Low Hills|accessdate=20 November 2008 |publisher=State of Victoria|date= 24 September 2008}}</ref> The settlement was started as early as 1846, but the township was not surveyed until 1875. The name 'Wycheproof' originates from the local Aboriginal language, 'wichi-poorp', meaning 'grass on a hill'.<ref name=SMH>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/victoria/wycheproof/2005/02/17/1108500207659.html|title=Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia|accessdate=20 November 2008 |publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date= 8 February 2004}}</ref> The mountain plays a role in the local community, with annual races to the summit.<ref name=SMH/> There are many walking tracks in the area, and local wildlife such as [[emu]]s and [[kangaroos]] can be seen.<ref name = SMH/> |
The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain’s south western slopes.<ref name=SoV>{{cite web |url=http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/landform_geomorphological_framework_4.4|title=4.4 Hills and Low Hills|accessdate=20 November 2008 |publisher=State of Victoria|date= 24 September 2008}}</ref> The settlement was started as early as 1846, but the township was not surveyed until 1875. The name 'Wycheproof' originates from the local Aboriginal language, 'wichi-poorp', meaning 'grass on a hill'.<ref name=SMH>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/victoria/wycheproof/2005/02/17/1108500207659.html|title=Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia|accessdate=20 November 2008 |publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date= 8 February 2004}}</ref> The mountain plays a role in the local community, with annual races to the summit.<ref name=SMH/> There are many walking tracks in the area, and local wildlife such as [[emu]]s and [[kangaroos]] can be seen.<ref name = SMH/> |
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==Geology== |
==Geology== |
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 5 January 2024
| Mount Wycheproof | |
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 View from the Mount Wycheproof lookout | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 148 metres (486 ft) AHD [1] |
| Prominence | 42 metres (138 ft) AHD |
| Coordinates | 36°4′37″S 143°14′2″E / 36.07694°S 143.23389°E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Wycheproof Location in Victoria | |
| Location | Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia |
| Parent range | Terrick Terrick Range |
Mount Wycheproof is a location in the small town of Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia, which stands at 42 metres (138 ft) above the surrounding terrain and 147 metres (482 ft) above sea level. The township of Wycheproof is located on the hillside, and a unique geological substance known as Wycheproofite is exclusive to the local area.
History[edit]
The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain’s south western slopes.[2] The settlement was started as early as 1846, but the township was not surveyed until 1875. The name 'Wycheproof' originates from the local Aboriginal language, 'wichi-poorp', meaning 'grass on a hill'.[3] The mountain plays a role in the local community, with annual races to the summit.[3] There are many walking tracks in the area, and local wildlife such as emus and kangaroos can be seen.[3]
Geology[edit]
Mount Wycheproof is a granite outcrop. Located in a flat grassland area, the rounded terrain of Mount Wycheproof is consistent with that of the surrounding area.[2][4] Sharing several similarities to nearby Pyramid Hill, Mount Wycheproof is part of the low-lying Terrick Terrick range.[2] The mountain rises to a height of 147 metres (482 ft)[1] above sea level or only 42 metres (138 ft) above the surrounding plains,[5] The hill is characterised by a rocky, conical peak, common in the western areas of Victoria.[2] Phosphate materials are relatively rare in Victoria,[6] yet the Wycheproof area is known to have its own unique mineral, known as wycheproofite.[7] Wycheproofite can be characterised by its pinkish colour and its transparency.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b St Arnaud (Map) (1st ed.). 1:250,000. Series 1501. The Royal Australian Survey Corps. 1987. § YF0105.
- ^ a b c d "4.4 Hills and Low Hills". State of Victoria. 24 September 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ a b c "Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia". Sydney Morning Herald. 8 February 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ "Our Environment". Friends of Mount Wycheproof. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ "7:30 Report - 01/11/2004". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ "Mineralogy and Petrology". Museum Victoria. 20 August 1996. Archived from the original on 16 August 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ a b "mineral general info". Queensland University of Technology. Archived from the original on 8 July 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2008.