254 _ THE COASTAL PLAIN OF NORTH CAROLINA.

The lower part of this section is undoubtedly Pliocene or Pleiste
cene, but the fossils that are represented by casts are not distinctive,
However, it is probable that the strata belong to the same period

those exposed at Slocum Creek, and probably will be found to be of
Pliocene age. :

nd was extensively used as a fertilize
is reported to have dug large quantities, At prese at
marl is exposed along the creek, but along the Neuse River
distance above the mouth of Slocum Creek the crops
neath the water.