The expedition was led by William Tietkens; its activities included the first known photographs taken of Uluru. The lake is named after the secretary of the Victorian branch of the Geographical Society at that time. The area has been investigated for the mining of potash.
The expedition, led by William Tietkens, involved activities such as documenting Uluru's first photographs. The lake bears the name of a prominent figure from the Geographical Society at that time. Exploration in this region aims to identify potash resources.