Markham River

The Markham River is a river in eastern Papua New Guinea. It originates in the Finisterre Range and flows for 180 km (110 mi) to empty into the Huon Gulf at Lae.

Markham
The Markham in its entirety, looking due West from near its source
Location of the Markham River
Location
CountryPapua New Guinea
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationFinisterre Range, Papua New Guinea
  coordinates6°6′30″S 146°11′30″E
  elevation475 m (1,558 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea
  coordinates
6°44′20″S 146°58′5″E
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length180 km (110 mi)approx.

The river was named in 1873 by Captain John Moresby, R.N., in honour of Sir Clements Markham, then Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society.[1] A single-lane steel bridge, 1690 feet long – by far the longest bridge built in Papua until that time – was opened in January 1955.[2]

References

  1. Souter, Gavin (1963). New Guinea: The Last Unknown. Angus & Robertson. p. 77. ISBN 0-207-94627-2.
  2. Staff writers (31 January 1955). "N.G.'s Biggest Bridge Opened". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 19 July 2016 via Newspapers.com.


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