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词条 Esk–Hampton Road
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  1. History

  2. Terrain

  3. Major intersections

  4. See also

  5. References

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| road_name = Esk-Hampton Road
| state = QLD
| type = highway
| image = Esk Hampton Road at Ravensbourne.jpg
| caption = Ravensbourne, 2014
| length = 45.7
| est =
| route = {{AUshield|S|85}} State Route 85 (Esk – Hampton)
| direction_a = East
| end_a = {{AUshield|R|17|S|85}} Brisbane Valley Highway (National Route 17 / State Route 85), Esk
| direction_b = West
| end_b = {{AUshield|QLD|A3}}{{AUshield|S|85}} New England Highway (A3 / State Route 85), Hampton
| through = Ravensbourne
}}

The Esk–Hampton Road is a state highway in Queensland. It leaves the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk and travels in a westerly direction for {{Convert|45.7|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} until it reaches the New England Highway at Hampton, where it ends. This road is part of State Route 85, which extends for over {{Convert|570|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} from Bribie Island to Nindigully, duplexing with the Brisbane Valley Highway (National Route 17) from the D'Aguilar Highway to Esk, the New England Highway (State Route A3) from Hampton to Toowoomba, the Gore Highway (National Route A39 - formerly 85) from Toowoomba to the Leichhardt Highway, and the southern {{Convert|19|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} section of the Leichhardt Highway (also National Route A39) to Goondiwindi.[1]

History

From a historical perspective the Esk–Hampton Road consists of three sections of approximately equal length. The eastern section, from Esk to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, was developed along Redbank Creek (the watercourse) to provide access to stands of timber, and to a sawmill that was located at Redbank Creek (the locality). Subsequently, it serviced farms that were established on land cleared of most old growth forest.

The western section, from Hampton to the end of a spur of the Great Dividing Range, was also developed to facilitate the harvesting of timber. Prior to European settlement the rich volcanic soil on the ridge supported a sub-tropical rainforest, which contained timbers that were in high demand, including red cedar, tallowwood and hoop pine. These timbers were used in some homes constructed in the area at the time.[2] The road later provided access to cleared land that was used for dairying and beef cattle grazing.[3] This section provides access to Ravensbourne National Park, which preserves a remnant of the rainforest.[4]

The central (mountain) section was developed later, to enable more direct travel between the two districts. The road is now a popular tourist drive, particularly as part of a round trip from the Brisbane area to the Toowoomba district. It is rated as a "good ride" by motorcycling tourists.[5]

Terrain

The Esk–Hampton Road climbs from an elevation of 117m at Esk to 719m at Hampton. Seven km of its length has an incline/grade of 5 to 10% and 1.4 km has an incline/grade greater than 10%.[6]

Major intersections

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|LGA=Somerset Region
|LGAspan=2
|location=Esk
|km=0
|road={{AUshield|R|17|S|85}} Brisbane Valley Highway (National Route 17 / State Route 85 ) {{QLDcity|p=on|Toogoolawah|Fernvale}}
|notes=North to Toogoolawah, south to Fernvale via Wivenhoe Dam
}}{{QLDint
|location=Buaraba
|km=32.3
|road=National Park Road - Ravensbourne National Park
|notes=[7][8]
}}{{QLDint
|LGA=Toowoomba Region
|location=Hampton
|km=45.7
|road={{AUshield|QLD|A3|S|61}} New England Highway (State Route A3 / State Route 61) {{QLDcity|p=on|Crows Nest|Toowoomba}}
|notes=North to Crows Nest, south to Toowoomba
}}{{Jctbtm}}

See also

{{Portal|Australian Roads|Queensland}}
  • Highways in Australia
  • List of highways in Queensland
  • List of highways numbered 85

References

1. ^{{cite web |title=Queensland State Routes |url=http://www.ozroads.com.au/QLD/routenumbering/state/stateroutes.htm |date= |work= |publisher=ozroads.com.au |accessdate=5 September 2009}}{{self-published source|date=December 2013}}
2. ^{{cite web |title=Hampton Visitor Information Centre |url=http://www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/visitor-information-centres/hampton-vic/5603-hampton-visitor-information-centre?highlight=WyJoYW1wdG9uIl0= |date=7 December 2012 |work= |publisher=Toowoomba Regional Council |accessdate=24 December 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web |title=Ravensbourne National Park |url=http://www.crowsnest.info/natural-attractions/national-parks/26-ravensbourne-national-park|date= |work= |publisher=Crows Nest Tourism |accessdate=19 June 2016}}
4. ^{{cite web |title=Ravensbourne |url=http://www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au/our-region/tourism/towns/5374-ravensbourne?highlight=WyJyYXZlbnNib3VybmUiXQ== |date=7 December 2012 |work= |publisher=Toowoomba Regional Council |accessdate=24 December 2013}}
5. ^{{cite web |title=South East Queensland Good Rides |url=http://mi75.com/WRX/SEQ_Good%20drives.pdf |date= |work= |publisher=mi75.com |accessdate=5 September 2009}}
6. ^{{cite web |title=Map of Esk-Hampton Road in Queensland |url=http://maps.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=170448&cmd=sp |date= |work= |publisher=Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia |accessdate=5 September 2009}}
7. ^{{Google maps|url=https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=Buaraba,+Queensland&hl=en&sll=-19.457034,145.879162&sspn=35.5766,67.631836&oq=buaraba&hnear=Buaraba+Queensland&t=m&z=12 |title=Buaraba, Queensland |accessdate=20 October 2013}}
8. ^{{cite QPN|44849|Buaraba|accessdate=13 September 2015}}
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