
Preliminary Report on Gowganda Mining Division District of Nipissing Ontario
Exploring Mineral Resources in Nipissing: A Geologist's InsightBy W. H. CollinsLength2h 8m
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In "Preliminary Report on Gowganda Mining Division District of Nipissing Ontario," W. H. Collins presents a comprehensive analysis of the geological and economic potential of one of Ontario'Äôs notable mining regions. This meticulously researched report combines detailed field observations with scientific data, employing a clear and methodical prose style characteristic of early 20th-century geological literature. Collins provides critical insights into the mineralogy, topography, and development prospects of the Gowganda area, placing it within the broader context of Canadian mineral exploration, an essential topic during a period of rapid industrial expansion and resource extraction in the country. W. H. Collins, a prominent geologist and resource analyst, was deeply influenced by the burgeoning mining industry in Ontario during his career. His expertise in mineralogy and regional geology shaped this report as a vital contribution to mineral exploration in the early 1900s. Collins' background and dedication to understanding the geological landscape were pivotal in his efforts to illuminate the economic opportunities within the often-untapped territories of Canada, particularly in Nipissing. This report is essential for scholars and industry professionals alike, offering foundational knowledge for those studying the historical development of mining in Canada. Readers will appreciate Collins'Äô thorough research methodology, which not only provides valuable context for the Gowganda Mining Division but also serves as a reference point for future geological studies in the region.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length2 hrs 8 mins
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Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS.
27STRUCTURE OF VEINS.
2MEANS OF ACCESS.
28LOCAL DISTRIBUTION.
3TOPOGRAPHY.
29FUTURE POSSIBILITIES.
4DRAINAGE.
30COPPER.
5FLORA AND FAUNA.
31IRON ORE.
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6OUTLINE OF GEOLOGICAL HISTORY.
32Distribution.
7TABLE OF FORMATIONS.
33ORIGIN.
8General Features.
34YUKON.
9Obushkong area.
35BRITISH COLUMBIA.
10Duncan Lake Area.
36ALBERTA.
11Pigeon Lake Area.
37SASKATCHEWAN.
12Unfinished Areas.
38MANITOBA.
13General Features.
39NORTH WEST TERRITORIES.
14General Features.
40ONTARIO.
15Basal Conglomerate.
41QUEBEC.
16Greywacke Slate and Quartzite.
42NEW BRUNSWICK.
17Upper Conglomerate.
43NOVA SCOTIA.
18Arkose.
44MAPS.
19Structural Features and Disturbances.
45YUKON.
20Relations to other Formations.
46BRITISH COLUMBIA.
21Origin and Correlation.
47ALBERTA.
22Quartz Diabase.
48MANITOBA.
23Olivine Diabase.
49ONTARIO.
24PLEISTOCENE.
50QUEBEC.
25DISTRIBUTION.
51NEW BRUNSWICK.
26SURFACE INDICATIONS.
52NOVA SCOTIA.