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File Created: 24-Jul-1985 by BC Geological Survey (BCGS)
Last Edit:  20-Feb-1989 by David G. Bailey (DGB)

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NMI
Name WOODPECKER Mining Division Cariboo
BCGS Map 093G057
Status Showing NTS Map 093G10E
Latitude 053º 31' 11'' UTM 10 (NAD 83)
Longitude 122º 40' 46'' Northing 5930136
Easting 521253
Commodities Clay Deposit Types B06 : Fireclay
E07 : Sedimentary kaolin
Tectonic Belt Intermontane Terrane Quesnel
Capsule Geology

Calcareous clay 6 metres thick is exposed for 150 metres along the east bank of the Fraser river south of Woodpecker. The clay is salmon burning and has a cone of 3.5. The colour is poor but it could be used for common brick and tile.

Bibliography
EMPR BULL 30, p. 54
GSC MAP 1424A

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