General Information
Secondary Commodities: coal
Deposit Type(s): Coal
Location(s): 68°37'47" N - -138°24'45" W
NTS Mapsheet(s): 117A11
Location Comments: .5 Kilometres
Hand Samples Available: No
Last Reviewed:
Capsule
Work History
Coal was reportedly found by A. Hoidahl about 16 km northwest of Hoidahl Hill prior to 1952. No record of staking or testing has been located. This target lies within a large area withdrawn from staking in Jul/78 pending creation of a National Wilderness Park, settlement of native land claims, and development of a management plan for the Porcupine Caribou Herd.
Capsule Geology
At least one seam of bright anthracitic coal occurs in the Mississippian Kayak Formation. The coal contains 12% ash.
Coal was reportedly found by A. Hoidahl about 16 km northwest of Hoidahl Hill prior to 1952. No record of staking or testing has been located. This target lies within a large area withdrawn from staking in Jul/78 pending creation of a National Wilderness Park, settlement of native land claims, and development of a management plan for the Porcupine Caribou Herd.
Capsule Geology
At least one seam of bright anthracitic coal occurs in the Mississippian Kayak Formation. The coal contains 12% ash.
Work History
| Date | Work Type | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/1952 | Geochemistry | Coal found in 1952. |
Related References
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Reference Type | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YCI1994 | Yukon Coal Inventory | Indian & Northern Affairs Canada/Department of Indian & Northern Development: Exploration & Geological Services Division | Report |