Mount Huxley (Tasmania)
Mount Huxley is a peak located within Tasmania's West Coast Range, Australia, rising to an altitude of above sea level. The mountain was designated in 1863 by geologist Charles Gould in honor of Professor Thomas Henry Huxley. Its southern aspect boasts a striking rock face that overlooks the King River Gorge near the Crotty Dam. This distinctive cliff face can be observed from the West Coast Wilderness Railway as it traverses the river gorge.
Goldfield
Between April and June 1894, gold mining activities took place on the slopes of Mount Huxley. A group comprising Isaac Bertram Barker, William Price, and Antonio Briscoe faced allegations of artificially enhancing the mine site to deceive investors. Although there were evident signs of fraudulent conduct, legal proceedings were discontinued on 1 July because the Crown Solicitor failed to provide adequate proof.
Location and access
Mount Huxley lies northward of the King River Gorge, Crotty Dam, and Mount Jukes; to the west of the Tofft River, Thureau Hills, and Lake Burbury; and south of Mount Owen and Queenstown. The mountain is accessible via a rugged trail approaching from the north and from Queenstown in the south. Its southern face features a steep cliff that overlooks the King River Gorge.
See also
Further reading
- Blainey, Geoffrey. The Peaks of Lyell, 6th edition, St. David's Park Publishing, Hobart, 2000.
- Crawford, Patsy. King: Story of a River, Montpelier Press, 2000.
- Whitham, Charles. Western Tasmania – A land of riches and beauty, Reprint 2003, Municipality of Queenstown.
- Tasmap. Owen, 1:25,000 scale map, edition 2, 2001.