This report describes the result of a field survey to map the extent and characteristics of naturally occuring hydrocarbons (tar, bitumen, oil) enriched sand materials in soils of the oil sands region. The survey focused on townships where oil and sand presence in soils was previously identified based on a literature review (Leskiw 2005).

Results are presented on base maps showing terrain, dominant soils and ecosites derived from mapping for the study area as used in recent environmental impact studies.