Geology of the Round Pont map area, Newfoundland.

• Main Author: Slipp, Robert Munro.
• Other Authors: Riddell, J. (Supervisor)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: McGill University 1952
• Subjects: Geological Sciences; Round Pond; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=123862

This thesis is a description of the geology of 150 square miles of map area in south central Newfoundland. The area was mapped by the author and assistants during the summer of 1951. Previous to the writers work very little geological investigation had been carried out in this part of Newfoundland. The mapping shows the following: a belt of steeply tilted sedimentary rocks with a northeast trend occupies most of the area. Lesser amounts of gneiss and igneous types are present. The sedimentary rooks have undergone some metamorphism. Location and means of access. The map area, to be referred to as the Bound Pond Map Sheet, lies in the southern watershed of Newfoundland within the drainage basin of the Bay East (Salmon) River. Round Pond is approximately 30 miles north of Baie d’ Espoir and 60 miles south southeast from the town of Buchans. Approximate limits of the Round Pond Sheet are Latitude N 48° 10’ to N 48° 18’ and Longitude W 55° 57’ toW 56° 12’. The area is most easily reached by means of float equipped aircraft. Access is also possible by a moderately difficult canoe route from the south coast. This route starts at the head of Baie d’Espoir and leads north through a series of streams and lakes.[.]