Mount Useful
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]
Mount Useful | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,436 metres (4,711 ft) AHD (approx.) [1] |
Coordinates | 37°41′56″S 146°30′8″E [2] |
Geography | |
Location | Victoria, Australia |
Parent range | Great Dividing Range |
A fire lookout tower and a communications tower (primarily utilised by Telstra) are located on the summit.[5][6]
References
- "Map of Mount Useful, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Place Names Search: Mount Useful". Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Mount Useful Natural Features and Scenic Reserve". Parks Victoria. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Mount Useful". Victorian Resources Online. Department of Primary Industries. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Fire two attacks". Gippsland Times & Maffra Spectator. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- "Comms Site MT USEFUL". The Australian Communications and Media Authority. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
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