Fonthill Kame EarthCache
Hidden : 11/15/2006
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

The Fonthill Kame is the single most important glacial deposit in the Niagara Region.

The Fonthill Kame is located in the centre of the town of Pelham. The town was created on January 1, 1970 when Pelham Township joined with the village of Fonthill. The Ministry of Natural Resources define a Kame as: the deposition of poorly sorted sand and gravel deposits resulting from a glacial retreat. The deposits consolidate into a variety of spatial features including single mounds, linear ridges and complex groups of landforms. The Fonthill Kame is characterised by a large amount of high quality crushed aggregate suitable for construction purposes. In addition to its status as a source of an aggregate resource the Kame is also noted as one of the most effective areas for the production of tender fruit above the Niagara escapement. The combination of appropriate topographic features, and a favourable microclimate allows for the current utilization of 39 per cent of its total land mass for tender fruit cultivation. Continued withdrawal of large amounts of sand and gravel from the Kame has resulted in the alteration of the overall topographic consistency. This presents a problem because the microclimate is dependant on a stable topography.

Specific Location Factors

Latitude and Longitude: 43°10'-45°15'N, 79°03"-81°40'W

Length: 5.5 Kilometres (east to west)

Width: 3.2 Kilometres (north to south)

Surface Area: 1000 Hectares

Elevation: 180-255 metres

To log this EarthCache:

In order to log this cache, please post the number of people in your group and e-mail the structure that is located at this coordinate. You also need to include in your e-mail the direction you travelled to reach the top of the Fonthill Kame, stating the elevation before ascending the kame and your elevation at the posted coordinate. Please log your visit after sending the e-mail and the cache owner will contact you only if there is a problem.

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