Submitted by doug.cole on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 14:12
Inventory Reference
GEO052
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIb
Grading Date
GradingComment

Geological section near base of south-facing ridge, 4 km ENE of Whitehill railway siding. This covers the moderately-dipping (20 degrees) Whitehill Formation and forms the holostratotype. The site corresponds with the base of the formation where white-weathering, black, carbonaceous shale conformably overlies dark grey or greenish grey shale of the Prince Albert Formation. A holostratotype is an essential component of a defined stratigraphic unit and this locality should be classified as a local heritage site. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

The base of the Whitehill Formation holostratotype is well-exposed at the base of a ridge. The formation strikes west-northwest on the southern limb of a major east-plunging syncline. The holostratotype is named after the Whitehill railway siding, 4 km to the west-southwest.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
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