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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 WHITES LANDING Mining Division Cariboo
BCGS Map 093G037
Status Showing NTS Map 093G07E
Latitude 053º 23' 05'' UTM 10 (NAD 83)
Longitude 122º 41' 35'' Northing 5915113
Easting 520416
Commodities Clay Deposit Types B06 : Fireclay
E07 : Sedimentary kaolin
Tectonic Belt Intermontane Terrane Quesnel
Capsule Geology

Calcareous clay is exposed 15 metres above river level for about 23 metres along the east bank of the Fraser River. It is red-brown burning and could be used for common wares with a non-plastic mix.

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

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