Ironstone Mountain
The Ironstone Mountain is a mountain located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Part of Great Western Tiers escarpment, the mountain is situated south of the small country village of Mole Creek.
| Ironstone Mountain | |
|---|---|
Visually dominant slightly lower part of the mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,444 m (4,738 ft)AHD |
| Prominence | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°42′36″S 146°28′12″E |
| Geography | |
Ironstone Mountain Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Great Western Tiers |
| Topo map | Tasmap Lake Mackenzie (4438) 1:25000 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
With an elevation of 1,444 metres (4,738 ft) above sea level, the mountain is the highest peak of the Great Western Tiers and has a nearby companion lake, Lake Ironstone. The highest point is marked with a trig point, but more dominant is the slightly lower part of the mountain depicted here in the information box.
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