| McArthur | |
|---|---|
 McArthur River at Borroloola, 2011 | |
  Location in Northern Territory, Australia | |
| Etymology | James McArthur |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| Territory | Northern Territory |
| Region | Katherine Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Barkly Tableland |
| • location | east of Elliott |
| • elevation | 234 m (768 ft) |
| Mouth | Gulf of Carpentaria |
• location | east of Borroloola |
• coordinates | 15°54′S 136°40′E / 15.900°S 136.667°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 521 km (324 mi) |
| Basin size | 20,010 km2 (7,730 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 103.6 m3/s (3,660 cu ft/s) |
| [1] | |
The McArthur River is a river in the Northern Territory of Australia which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria at Port McArthur, opposite the Sir Edward Pellew Group of Islands. The river was named by Ludwig Leichhardt while he explored the area in 1845.[2] He named the River after James MacArthur and the MacArthur family of Camden, who were enthusiastic supporters of his expedition.[3] The McArthur River has significance for the local Aboriginal communities, who use it for fishing and other traditional activities.[4]
- ^ "Map of McArthur River, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Borroloola". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 8 February 2004. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ "Place Names Register Extract - Mcarthur River River". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "Garrett approves MRM zinc mine expansion". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 20 February 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2011.