Mount Useful

Mount Useful
Mount Useful

Victoria, Australia

Highest point
Elevation 1,436 metres (4,711 ft) AHD (approx.)[1]
Coordinates 37°41′56″S 146°30′8″E / 37.69889°S 146.50222°E / -37.69889; 146.50222Coordinates: 37°41′56″S 146°30′8″E / 37.69889°S 146.50222°E / -37.69889; 146.50222[2]
Geography
Location Victoria, Australia
Parent range Great Dividing Range

Mount Useful is a mountain located to the west of Licola in Victoria, Australia.[2] The summit lies within the Mount Useful Natural Features and Scenic Reserve which was established in 1979 and covers 354 hectares (875 acres).[3] The mountain has basalt cliffs with columnar jointing on the east and south-east sides.[4]

A fire lookout tower and a communications tower (primarily utilised by Telstra) are located on the summit.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. "Map of Mount Useful, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Place Names Search: Mount Useful". Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  3. "Mount Useful Natural Features and Scenic Reserve". Parks Victoria. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  4. "Mount Useful". Victorian Resources Online. Department of Primary Industries. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. "Fire two attacks". Gippsland Times & Maffra Spectator. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  6. "Comms Site MT USEFUL". The Australian Communications and Media Authority. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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