Daly Basin Hydrogeological Inventory And Geological Formation

A geological formation from the Cambrian to Ordovician periods, approximately 541 to 470 million years old. This dataset contains descriptive attribute information for spatial groundwater features in the Daly Basin, grouped into themes like location, hydrogeology, and land use. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial relationships between groundwater features and surface water data within the basin.
• Model the stratigraphy and properties of the Tindall Limestone, Jinduckin Formation, and Oolloo Dolostone aquifer units.
• Assess groundwater management and use patterns relative to land use and industry types.
• Study the geological transition from the Daly River Group to the overlying Florina Formation and Cretaceous cover.

Strengths

• Covers a defined geological basin approximately 170 km long and 30 km wide.
• Groups descriptive data into 11 specific thematic categories including hydrogeology and groundwater management.
• Provides detailed stratigraphic descriptions of primary aquifer units like the Daly River Group.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column count, and data volume are unknown.
• Data is provided in PDF format, which may hinder direct computational analysis.
• The dataset's primary focus is descriptive inventory, potentially lacking time-series or quantitative measurement data.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

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Time Range

Geological formation from Cambrian to Ordovician periods (approx. 541-470 million years ago).

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Daly Basin, Australia.