Frederick River
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| Frederick River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kenneth Range |
| Mouth | Lyons River |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 77 kilometres (48 mi) |
| Source elevation | 488 metres (1,601 ft)[1] |
| Mouth elevation | 357 metres (1,171 ft) |
The Frederick River is a river in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
The headwaters of the river rise in the Kenneth Range. The river flows in a south-westerly direction until it merges with the Lyons River near Cobra Station homestead.
The only tributary of the Frederick river is Mulga Wash.
The river was named in 1866 by the explorer Edward Hooley who was on expedition in the area after Frederick Roe, the son of John Septimus Roe.[2]
References
- ↑ "Bonzle Digital Atlas – Map of Frederick River". 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2009.
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of river names". Retrieved 4 September 2011.
Coordinates: 24°11′22″S 116°36′14″E / 24.18944°S 116.60389°E
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