Walpole River

River in Western Australia

Walpole River
Location
CountryAustralia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation99 metres (325 ft)[1]
Mouth 
 • location
Walpole Inlet
Length15 kilometres (9 mi)
Basin size60 square kilometres (14,826 acres)[2]

The Walpole River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The river was seen by Captain Thomas Bannister in 1831[3] and named by Governor James Stirling after Captain W. Walpole.

The catchment of the Walpole River provides drinking water to the town of Walpole. It also feeds the Irwin and Nornalup Inlets. The water quality of the river is considered to be fresh.

References

  1. ^ "Bonzle Digital Atlas- Map of Walpole River, WA". 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Proposed Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park - Indicative Management Plan". 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
  3. ^ "Walpole - Brief History". 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2007.

34°58′48.21″S 116°42′42.04″E / 34.9800583°S 116.7116778°E / -34.9800583; 116.7116778

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