Doubtful Creek
Doubtful Creek, formerly known as Doubtful River, a watercourse[1] that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Snowy Mountains district of New South Wales, Australia.
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Snowy Mountains |
| Local government areas | Tumbarumba, Tumut |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Munyang Range, Snowy Mountains |
| • location | north of North Bulls Peak |
| • elevation | 1,660 m (5,450 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Tumut River |
• location | The Gulf Mine |
• elevation | 1,290 m (4,230 ft) |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murrumbidgee catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
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The river rises on the north western side of the Munyang Range in the Snowy Mountains at 1,660 metres (5,450 ft) and flows generally north west towards its confluence with the Tumut River at The Gulf Mine; descending 380 metres (1,250 ft) over its 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) course.[2]
References
- "Doubtful Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- "Map of Doubtful River". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
External links
- "Murrumbidgee and Lake George catchments" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
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