Isabella River (New South Wales)
Isabella River, a perennial stream that is part of the Lachlan catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central–western region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Isabella | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | South Eastern Highlands |
| District | Central West |
| Municipality | Oberon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Great Dividing Range |
| • location | between Isabella and Burraga |
| • elevation | 1,150 m (3,770 ft) |
| Mouth | Abercrombie River |
• location | east of Tuena |
• elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| Length | 51 km (32 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Lachlan catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
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The river rises on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, between Isabella and Burraga, and flows generally south, south-west, north-west and west, before reaching its confluence with the Abercrombie River east of Tuena;[2] descending 671 metres (2,201 ft) over its 51-kilometre (32 mi) course.[1]
References
- "Map of Isabella River". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- "Isabella River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
External links
- "Lachlan River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
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