Narien Range

The Narien Range (also known as Mount Lock Range, the Mannanarie Hills or Tarcowie Hills) is a range of hills in South Australia's Mid North.[1] The range stretches from a point north of Jamestown northwards to Orroroo.

Narien Range
Mount Lock Range
Narien Range is located in South Australia
Narien Range
Highest point
Coordinates32.937420°S 138.604360°E / -32.937420; 138.604360
Geography
CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
RegionMid North
Range coordinates32°56′15″S 138°36′16″E

The south-western slopes are home to the Hornsdale Wind Farm.

The name Narien is officially thought to be derived from John Narrien (1782-1860), a mathematics master who taught George Grey, Governor of South Australia in 1851 at the time of the first recorded use of the name.[1]

References

  1. "Placename Details: Narien Range (Mountain Range)". Property Location Browswer. Land Services, Government of South Australia. SA0048825. Retrieved 13 October 2017.


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