Meroo River, also called Meroo Creek,[1] a watercourse that is part of the Macquarie catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central western district of New South Wales, Australia.
| Meroo River Meroo Creek[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | IBRA: NSW South Western Slopes |
| District | Central West |
| Municipalities | Mid-Western, Wellington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Capertee Valley |
| • location | near Triangle Swamp |
| • elevation | 776 m (2,546 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Cudgegong River |
• location | at Lake Burrendong |
• elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| Length | 96 km (60 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Macquarie River, Murray–Darling basin |
| Reservoir | Lake Burrendong |
| [2] | |
The river rises on the western slopes of the Capertee Valley, near Triangle Swamp, and flows generally north, west, and north-west, joined by three minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Cudgegong River, where it is impounded as Lake Burrendong; descending 434 metres (1,424 ft) over its 96 kilometres (60 mi) course.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Meroo River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Meroo Creek". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
32°4′50″S 149°29′00″E / 32.08056°S 149.48333°E