The Maranoa River - Qld

Author: Jeff + Claude AI

Genre: Geography, Waterways, Hydrology, Australia

Date: 4th October 2026

Description: Journey into the heart of western Queensland with this comprehensive portrait of one of Australia's lesser-known yet remarkable waterways. From its headwaters in the rugged Carnarvon Range to the townships that dot its banks, this book traces the Maranoa River's geological foundations, its vital connection to the Great Artesian Basin, and the deep cultural heritage of its First Peoples. Rich with stories of exploration, settlement, and the ever-present dance between flood and drought, it offers a vivid exploration of the ecology, communities, and natural forces shaping this iconic river system.

Summary

Ch1. Origins in the Carnarvon Range

Ch2. The River's Course Through Western Queensland

Ch3. Geology and the Great Artesian Basin

Ch4. First Peoples of the Maranoa

Ch5. European Exploration and Early Settlement

Ch6. Mitchell to Injune - Towns Along the Banks

Ch7. Ecology and Riparian Life

Ch8. Floods, Droughts and the Modern Maranoa