cay Eile THE COASTAL PLAIN OF NORTH CAROLINA.

At Poplar Point Landing, Roanoke River, the Miocene is exposed
above water (high water) and consists of finely laminated, interbedded —
drab clays and yellowish-brown sand.

Williamston, N. C_—There are many marl pits about the town and _
surrounding country. Years ago great quantities were dug every
and spread on the land, but now comparatively little is used. Geor, .
Whitley, 1 mile west of town, still uses considerable. A drainage di ce
on the farm of Joseph Cherry, about 2 miles northwest of town, w:
visited, where the marl was exposed. The marl appears at the inn
edge of the first terrace above the river bottom. It is about 8 feet in

is greenish-blue sand. The eiccey di is said to be 8 feet thick.
buff, white, and yellow loose Miocene sand. No section w