The Logan River History of the Logan River The Logan river region was originally inhabited by Aborigines from two major language groups; the Yugambeh and the Jaggera. There was also another tribe that lived along the Logan River in Jimboomba area called Gugingin. These groups and tribes were expert makers of nets, using fine cone-shaped nets to trap fish and larger nets 15 metres wide to trap kangaroos. Like other families in the region, they moved throughout their territory according to the season. They had semi- permanent camps and sometimes left their excess equipment behind in a small shelter made like a tripod covered with bark. It was a point of honour that no-one ever stole the belongings left in this way. Their first contact with the Europeans occurred when the Commandant of the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement, Captain Patrick Logan. Patrick Logan was a compulsive explorer and in 1826 on his first expedition he discovered the Logan River. Patrick Logan noted the river was well suited to large- vessel traffic and was a first-class avenue to access the high-quality arable land along its banks. He named the country Darling, in honour of the Governor. The Governor renamed the river after Logan in recognition of Logan's enthusiasm and efficiency. Logan City still has many descendants of early settlers who passed down family stories. These usually indicate a friendly relationship. They are simple and fragmentary stories which give only a small glimpse of Aboriginal life at this time. Location of the Logan River The Logan River is in southeast Queensland starts below Mount Ernest at an elevation of 380m. The Logan River drops around 381m over its 184km length. A total of 11 creeks and rivers flow into the Logan River. The five longest tributaries are: Albert River, Teviot Brook, Christmas Creek, Burnett Creek and Running Creek. The Logan River is highlighted in yellow on the map below. .