Mount Wycheproof

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Mount Wycheproof
View from the Mount Wycheproof lookout
Elevation	148 metres (486 ft) AHD ^[1]
Prominence	43 metres (141 ft) AHD
Location
Mount Wycheproof Location in Victoria
Location	Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia
Range	Terrick Terrick Range
Coordinates	36°4′37″S 143°14′2″E / 36.07694°S 143.23389°E / -36.07694; 143.23389Coordinates: 36°4′37″S 143°14′2″E / 36.07694°S 143.23389°E / -36.07694; 143.23389

Mount Wycheproof is a mountain located in the small town of Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia. Standing at 43 metres (141 ft) above the surrounding terrain, Mount Wycheproof has the distinction of being the smallest registered mountain in the world.^[2] The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain, and a unique geological substance known as Wycheproofite is exclusive to the local area.

History

The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain's south western slopes^[3] The settlement was started as early as 1846, but the township was not surveyed until 1875. The name 'Wycheproof' originates from the local Aboriginal language, 'wichi-poorp', meaning 'grass on a hill'.^[4] The mountain plays a role in the local community, with annual races to the summit of the mountain being played.^[4] There are many walking tracks in the area, and local wildlife such as emus and kangaroos can be seen.^[4]

Geology

Mount Wycheproof is a granite outcrop, formed thousands of years ago. Located in a flat grassland area, the rounded terrain of Mount Wycheproof is consistent with that of the surrounding area.^[3]^[5] Sharing several similarities to nearby Pyramid Hill, Mount Wycheproof is part of the low lying Terrick Terrick range.^[3] The mountain rises to a height of 148 metres (486 ft)^[1] above sea level or only 43 metres (141 ft) above the surrounding plains, making it the smallest registered mountain in the world.^[2]^[6] The mountain is characterised by a rocky, conical peak, common in the western areas of Victoria.^[3] Phosphate materials are relatively rare in Victoria,^[7] yet the Wycheproof area is known to have its own unique mineral, known as Wycheproofite.^[8] Wycheproofite can be characterised by its pinkish colour and its transparency.^[8]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 The Royal Australian Survey Corps (1987). St Arnaud (Map). 1:250,000. Series 1501 (1st ed.). Section YF0105.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Interesting Facts - Geography". James Yolkowski. 13 January 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "4.4 Hills and Low Hills". State of Victoria. 24 September 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia". Sydney Morning Herald. 8 February 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ "Our Environment". Friends of Mount Wycheproof. Archived from the original on 18 July 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ "7:30 Report - 01/11/2004". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1 November 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ "Mineralogy and Petrology". Museum Victoria. 20 August 1996. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
↑ 8.0 8.1 "mineral general info". Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved 20 November 2008.

Mountains in Victoria, Australia

Grampians

William (1,167 m or 3,829 ft)
Difficult
Wilson
Zero

Victorian Alps

Bogong High Plains	Nelse West (1,893 m or 6,211 ft) Nelse North (1,885 m or 6,184 ft) Fainter South (1,883 m or 6,178 ft) Hotham (1,862 m or 6,109 ft) McKay (1,849 m or 6,066 ft) Cope (1,837 m or 6,027 ft) Spion Kopje (1,837 m or 6,027 ft) Jim (1,818 m or 5,965 ft)

Cathedral Range	Lake (1,482 m or 4,862 ft)

Cobberas Range	Cobberas No. 1 (1,833 m or 6,014 ft) Cobberas No. 2 Moscow Peak Middle Peak Cleft Peak

Other	Bogong (1,986 m or 6,516 ft) Feathertop (1,922 m or 6,306 ft) Buller (1,805 m or 5,922 ft) Wills (1,755 m or 5,758 ft) Gibbo (1,750 m or 5,741 ft) Stirling (1,749 m or 5,738 ft) Howitt (1,742 m or 5,715 ft) The Horn (1,723 m or 5,653 ft) Buffalo (1,723 m or 5,653 ft) Wellington (1,634 m or 5,361 ft) Cobbler (1,628 m or 5,341 ft) Baw Baw (1,567 m or 5,141 ft) Torbreck (1,516 m or 4,974 ft) St Gwinear (circa 1,500 m or 4,921 ft) Selma (1,456 m or 4,777 ft) Useful (1,435 m or 4,708 ft) Tambo (1,430 m or 4,692 ft) Selwyn (1,411 m or 4,629 ft) Terrible (1,325 m or 4,347 ft) Donna Buang (1,250 m or 4,101 ft) Bulla Bulla (906 m or 2,972 ft) Dom Dom (740 m or 2,428 ft) Brumby Point Buggery Loch Pine Speculation

Other
mountain ranges

Central Highlands	Macedon (1,001 m or 3,284 ft)

Dandenong Ranges	Dandenong (633 m or 2,077 ft)

Pyrenees Ranges	Avoca (747 m or 2,451 ft) Warrenmang (537 m or 1,762 ft)

Strzelecki Ranges	Tassie (740 m or 2,428 ft)

Other	Matlock (1,377 m or 4,518 ft) Ritchie (1,259 m or 4,131 ft) Toorongo (1,247 m or 4,091 ft) Horsfall (1,130 m or 3,707 ft) Kaye (998 m or 3,274 ft) Elizabeth (941 m or 3,087 ft) Ghiran (924 m or 3,031 ft) Disappointment (794 m or 2,605 ft) Riddell (781 m or 2,562 ft) Beenak (745 m or 2,444 ft) Alexander (744 m or 2,441 ft) Buninyong (719 m or 2,359 ft) Hanging Rock / Diogenes (718 m or 2,356 ft) Warrenheip (714 m or 2,343 ft) Franklin (648 m or 2,126 ft) Beckworth (634 m or 2,080 ft) Corhanwarrabul (628 m or 2,060 ft) Tarrengower (556 m or 1,824 ft) Warrenmang (526 m or 1,726 ft) Napier (440 m or 1,444 ft) Briggs Bluff (420 m or 1,378 ft) Arapiles (369 m or 1,211 ft) You Yangs (352 m or 1,155 ft) Noorat (310 m or 1,017 ft) Warrnambool (216 m or 709 ft) Wycheproof (148 m or 486 ft) Cooper (137 m or 449 ft) Eccles Elephant Hopeless Leura Typo

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