Standley Chasm

Standley Chasm is a geological formation located west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It lies within the West MacDonnell National Park.[1] The Western Arrernte Aboriginal people are its original owners; it is traditionally known as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning the Gap of Water.[2] Standley Chasm is located in a reserve privately owned by the Iwupataka Land Trust.[3]

Standley Chasm
TypeGeological Formation
Location
Coordinates23.722°S 133.470°E / -23.722; 133.470

The first European name for the formation was Gall Springs but it was renamed Standley Chasm in honour of Ida Standley, the first school teacher in Alice Springs.[4][5]

References
  1. "Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye". Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. "Standley Chasm ANGKERLE". Standley Chasm. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  3. "Standley Chasm ANGKERLE (about)". Standley Chasm. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  4. "Place Names Register". www.ntlis.nt.gov.au. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  5. Traynor, Stuart (2016). Alice Springs : from singing wire to iconic outback town. Mile End, South Australia. ISBN 9781743054499. OCLC 958933012.


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