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ship, and may be said to consist of that portion of the township previously men- 

 tioned as being best suited for immediate settlement, although it is difificult to lay 

 down any exact limit, as portions of the original forest exist within the limits of 

 this area, and evidences of this old fire were seen along the north boundary of the 

 township. The timber growth on this area is fairly thick, but with very little 

 spruce over nine or ten inches in diameter. The timber, however, is long and 

 straight, and of excellent quality for pulpwood, of which there is a very large 

 amount. On this area there is not so much underbrush, and the moss is not so 

 deep. On the large swamp areas previously mentioned, the timber is mostly small, 

 and in some places very sparse, there being several large areas of open marsh, 

 particularly along the Opazatika River. 



The Opazatika River is the largest stream, being about three chains wide, and 

 flowing with a gentle current. There are also a couple of good sized creeks on the 

 easterly side of the township which probably flow to the Kapuskasing River. There 

 are several small lakes, the largest being Beards Tooth Lake, which is about three- 

 quarters of a mile long, with low swampy shores. There is one small island in this 

 lake. 



Game was very scarce. A few moose were seen on the high ground north of 

 Harty station, but rabbits and partridge were conspicuous by their absence. 



Enclosed herewith you will find field notes, a general plan mounted on cotton, 

 a timber plan on tracing linen, and accounts in duplicate. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



I have the honour, to be. Sir, 



Your obedient servant, 



(Signed) James S. Dobie, 



■Ontario Land Surveyor. 



The Honourable, the Minister of Lands, Forests and Mines, 

 Toronto, Ont. 



Appendix No. 25. 

 REPORT OF SURVEY OF LADY EVELYN LAKE. 



Toronto, 26th September, 1916. 



SiR_, — ^We have the honour to submit the following report on the survey of 

 the Mattawapika River and Lady Evelyn Lake and Islands therein, in accordance 

 with instructions from your Department, dated 6th January, 1916. 



Preparations for the work were made upon receipt of the instructions, such 

 as getting equipment made and supplies ordered and shipped to Latchford, but 

 owing to the unfavorable weather conditions in January, starting the work was 

 somewhat delayed. On 24th Januar}^ we went to North Bay, Temagami, and 

 Latchford, to make arrangements for men suitable for this kind of work, and 

 arranged for the transportation of supplies. 



