Rawlinson Ranges

For the similarly named mountain range in Papua New Guinea, see Rawlinson Range.

Rawlinson Ranges is a mountain range in the far east of central Western Australia, to the west of the Petermann Ranges, with which it is commonly associated. Both features were named by Ernest Giles, the first European explorer to visit the area.[1]

The range runs roughly east from Lake Christopher for approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi). The Giles Weather Station is located a few kilometres further east.

The area has been considered a possible site of the fabled Lasseter's Reef.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lifting the Veil from the Unknown". The Mail (Adelaide). 15, (747). South Australia. 18 September 1926. p. 1. Retrieved 23 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ↑ "To Erect Headstone on Lasseter's Grave". Quorn Mercury. South Australia. 1 May 1936. p. 2. Retrieved 22 August 2016 – via National Library of Australia.

Coordinates: 24°50′S 127°50′E / 24.833°S 127.833°E / -24.833; 127.833

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