Survey Metadata
Esker
Quebec
1968
Soil and sand(esker) sampling survey, Matagami esker area, Abitibi, Quebec, 1968.
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Survey Description
In 1968, a soil and sand (esker) sampling survey was conducted in the Matagami esker area, Quebec. The area covers 180 km2. A total of 170 samples were collected at every half mile, along the esker. Soils were collected in horizon B. Samples were analysed for Cu, Pb, Zn, Mo, Au and Ag.
The data are published in Open File DP-125, Department of Energy and Resources, 1969. In 1976, a mineralogy study was conducted by the same authors and the data are published in Open File DP-350.
Publication History
| Index | Publication |
|---|---|
| 1 | LaSalle, P., Cachau-Herreillat, F. (1969). Essai de mise au point de méthodes de prospection géochimique utilisant des formations superficielles anciennes: les eskers, Québec. Ministère des Richesses naturelles, Dossier public DP-125. ( more) |
| 2 | LaSalle, P., Warren, B., LaSalle, Y.R. (1976). Minéralogie de l'esker de Matagami: présence de l'heazelwoodite et de l'awaruite. Ministère des Richesses naturelles, Dossier public DP-350. ( more) |
Project History
| Index | Year | Project |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Soil and sand (esker) sampling survey, Matagami esker region, Abitibi, Quebec, 1968. ( more) |
Geographic Extent
| Minimum Latitude | Maximum Latitude | Minimum Longitude | Maximum Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48° | 50° | -79.5° | -76° |
The geographic extent of the survey is defined by the following polygons:
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The Matagami esker region is bounded by latitudes 48° and 50° and longitudes 76° and 79°30'. It includes the cities of Amos, Barraute and Matagami.
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