Rankin County, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids

Lands administrative divisions around Rankin:
Killara	Landsborough	Yanda
Killara	Rankin	Robinson
Werunda	Woore	Booroondarra

Rankin County is one of 141 special land areas in New South Wales, Australia. These areas are called cadastral divisions. They are like historical ways of dividing up land. A part of Rankin County is found within the beautiful Paroo-Darling National Park. This park is a protected area for nature and wildlife.

The Darling River, a very important river in Australia, creates the border on the north-west side of Rankin County.

Discovering Rankin County's Name

Rankin County was given its name after a place called Rankin Range. This range includes a mountain known as Mount Rankin. You can find this mountain near the city of Bathurst in New South Wales.

What Are Parishes?

Within Rankin County, there are smaller land divisions called parishes. These parishes are like smaller neighborhoods or sections of land. Each parish has its own name and location. They help to organize the land for different purposes.

Images for kids

An old map of Rankin County from 1886.

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