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2 unusual facts about Philosophers Ridge


Iron Blow

The first shot on the site was in January 1884 - and most local prospectors were camped in the Linda Valley to the east of the Mount Owen - Mount Lyell ridge - also known as Philosophers Ridge

Philosophers Ridge

The Gap the point where the Queenstown to Gormanston road (originally known as the Queenstown to Gormanston Dray Road - now known as the Lyell Highway) passed over the ridge, is the southern most named feature that remains.



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