Central Makran Range


The Central Makran Range is a mountain range in the Makran region, in southwestern section of Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan.

Geography

It is one of three ranges in the mountain ranges system. The range's peaks are in elevation.
Mirani Dam across the Dasht River forms a reservoir in the range, to provide irrigation water in the region and drinking water for the city of Gwadar.

Geology

The Central Makran Range is primarily made up of limestone and sandstone. It was formed when the northwestern Indian Plate collided with the Asian Plate.

Adjacent ranges

There are three main ranges in Balochistan: