Brown Hill (Mitcham) facts for kids
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Brown Hill viewed from Mitcham Village
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| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
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 Brown Hill
Location in South Australia
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| Parent range | Mount Lofty Ranges |
Brown Hill is a small mountain, also called a hill, in South Australia. It is located on the western edge of the Mount Lofty Ranges. This is about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) southeast of the center of Adelaide, in a suburb called Brown Hill Creek. Brown Hill rises to 312 meters (1,024 feet) above sea level.
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History of Brown Hill
Early Surveys and Naming
Brown Hill was very important in the early days of South Australia. In 1837, Colonel William Light used it as a "trig station." A trig station is a special point used for surveying land. This helped him map out what is now the center of Adelaide.
Other hills like Mount Lofty, Green Hill, Flagstaff Hill, and Black Hill were also used. Captain Collet Barker likely gave Brown Hill its name. He might have named it when he saw it from Gulf St Vincent or when he was in the Mitcham area in 1836.
Nature and Conservation
Plants and Animals
When Europeans first settled in Australia, Brown Hill was covered in grasses. This was probably because the Kaurna people, who are the traditional owners of the land, used to burn the area. This practice helped the native plants grow.
After European settlement, livestock like cows and sheep grazed on the hill. This caused many native plants to disappear. Many new types of weeds also started to grow there.
Brownhill Reserve
In 1998, the City of Mitcham bought a 30-hectare (74-acre) area that included Brown Hill. They turned it into a special place called Brownhill Reserve. This reserve was created to protect and restore the natural environment.
A plan was made to help the native plants grow back. They also worked to control the weeds that were not native to the area. This helps keep the hill healthy and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Images for kids
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Brown Hill trig station
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Bench and survey markers at the Brown Hill trig station
