Geological mapping of Kaduna and its environs

The study area is approx 625km2, which includes Kaduna town at the centre with large settlements like Tudun Nupawa, Kurmin Mashi, Mondo and Rigasa to the west, Kabala and Burnawa to the south; Maliali and Unguwan Rimi to the east and Unguwar Kanawa, Badarawa and Rigachukun to the east. The major river channel is the river Kaduna which cuts the area from the west. Other rivers are river Gora to the south and river Kura to the North.