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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 STRATHNAVER Mining Division Cariboo
BCGS Map 093G038
Status Showing NTS Map 093G07E
Latitude 053º 21' 03'' UTM 10 (NAD 83)
Longitude 122º 33' 12'' Northing 5911392
Easting 529732
Commodities Clay Deposit Types B06 : Fireclay
E07 : Sedimentary kaolin
Tectonic Belt Intermontane Terrane Quesnel
Capsule Geology

A 9 metre bank of varved, brown calcareous clay is exposed 3.2 kilometres north of Strathnaver. It has a cone of 4-5 and burns red- brown. Possibly useful for common brick and tile.

Bibliography
EMPR AR 1957-80
GSC MAP 1424A

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