Soils of the Fort McMurray region, Alberta (Townships 88-89, Ranges 8-11) and their Relation to Agricultural and Urban Development

Publication Type
Open File Report
Topic
Oil and Gas
Publication ID
OFR 1975-26
Publication ID Extended
Open File Report 1975-26
Publication
Authors
Crown, P.H.
Twardy, A.G.
Citation

Crown, P.H. and Twardy, A.G. (1975): Soils of the Fort McMurray region, Alberta (townships 88-89, ranges 8-11) and their relation to agricultural and urban development; Alberta Research Council, ARC/AGS Open File Report 1975-26, 56 p.

Abstract

This report provides information on the soils of the Fort McMurray region (Townships 88-89, Ranges 8-11), with particular reference to agricultural and urban development. The field work was conducted during June and July 1970. The basic soil survey information was used and interpreted in the preparation maps showing soil materials and landforms, soil drainage, and soil capability for agriculture.

Place Keywords
alberta, athabasca river, canada, clearwater river, fort mcmurray, hangingstone river, horse river
Place Keywords NTS
74d
Theme Keywords
agriculture, geology, soil capability, soil drainage, soil surveys, soils, urban, urban development