Sand and Gravel Resources of the Peerless Lake (North Half of 84B) Map Area, Alberta

Publication Type
Open File Report
Topic
Oil and Gas
Publication ID
OFR 1987-01
Publication ID Extended
Open File Report 1987-01
Publication
Abstract

The aggregate material present in the north half of Peerless Lake (84B) map area was studied in 1986 to provide information on the distribution and characteristics of the resource. The study area is approximately 4500 km2 in size and was investigated at the enhanced reconnaissance level. The program consisted of compiling existing information, air photo interpretation plus some site and laboratory analyses. Sand and gravel material is not abundant in the area and is distributed unevenly. Major sand and gravel deposits are kame, esker, and meltwater channel features located in the northeast corner of the map area, scattered in the east half and concentrated along a line through Range 6 from Township 87 to 91. A beach deposit of dirty, oxidized, gravelly sand is located north of an unnamed lake southeast of Kidney Lake. Recent sediments have little promise for aggregate exploitation.

Citation

Scafe, D.W., Ray, C.M. and Sham, P.C. (1987): Sand and gravel resources of the Peerless Lake (north half of 84B) map area, Alberta; Alberta Research Council, ARC/AGS Open File Report 1987-01, 48 p.

Place Keywords
alberta, canada
Place Keywords NTS
84b
Theme Keywords
gravel, peerless lake area, resources, sand