Weld River

The Weld River is a river in the South West region of Western Australia.

This article is about the river in Western Australia. For the river of the same name in Tasmania, see Weld Valley.

Weld
Location of the mouth in Western Australia
Location
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionSouth West
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Burnside
 • locationLake Muir State Forest
 • elevation211 m (692 ft)
MouthDeep River
 • coordinates
34°49′31″S 116°34′59″E
 • elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Length37 km (23 mi)
Basin size240 km2 (93 sq mi)
Basin features
National parkShannon National Park
[1][2]

The river rises below Mount Burnside in the Lake Muir State forest. The river flows in a southerly direction through the Shannon National Park until it flows into the Deep River, of which it is a tributary.

The water quality of the river is excellent and is considered fresh.[3]

References
  1. "Map of Weld River, WA". Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  2. "Journal of Hydrology - Floodflow frequency model selection in Australia" (PDF). 1992. Retrieved 23 November 2008. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "Hydrological exchange and subsurface water chemistry in streams varying in salinity in south-western Australia". International Journal of Salt Lake Research. 8: 361–382. 2006. doi:10.1023/A:1009060912470. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
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