Isdell River

Isdell River is a river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, named in 1898 by explorer Frank Hann after James Isdell, who was prominent in the region and later served as a member of parliament.

Isdell River
Location
Country	Australia
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Packhorse Range
• elevation	515 metres (1,690 ft)[1]
Mouth
• location	Walcott Inlet
• elevation	sea level
Length	206 kilometres (128 mi)[2]
Basin size	5,540 square kilometres (2,139 sq mi)[3]

The river rises in the Packhorse Range and flows in a south- westerly direction until it reaches Isdell Gorge at the foot of the Wunaamin Miliwundi Range where it changes to a north-westerly direction before discharging into the eastern end of Walcott Inlet.

The river has eleven tributaries including; Sprigg River, Woolybutt Creek, Cadjuput Creek, Woomera Creek and Tulmulnga Creek.

The traditional owners are the Wangina Wunggurr Willingin people who maintain a strong connection to the river despite disruptions by pastoral activities.

References

1. "Bonzle Digital Atlas - Map of Isdell River, WA". 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
2. Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of river names – I". Retrieved 9 December 2008.
3. "Rivers of the Kimberley - Water Notes" (PDF). 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2009.