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Methods followed in searching for the position of lost posts and township 

 lines. 



With a copy of the field notes of the original survey in hand a selection 

 was made of a section of the C.P.R. right-of-way within which the position of 

 the lost posts and lines would probably lay, then two lines, each fifty feet at 

 right angles, from the mid-line of the railway were laid off and the institution 

 of a diligent search along these lines usually resulted in the location of the 

 original post. A great number of the old posts, in all stages of decay were 

 found in this manner. 



Another means used in this connection was where no township lines were 

 found along the railway but where at some distance back therefrom were 

 found blazed lines that showed unmistakable evidences that they were run in 

 connection with the original traverse, in such cases, the lines were picked up 

 and produced out to the railway where proper monuments were erected. 



When it was found impossible to find any marks where an original post 

 formerly stood the following method was adopted; the nearest established 

 point was taken as a starting point on the railway and a chain and transit 

 traverse was run until the required distance was reached as shown by lati- 

 tudes and departures, and there the requisite monuments were placed. 



It was customary for each intersection of the township line with the 

 railway to be indicated by an iron bar marked with the township numbers 

 and cairned fifty feet on each side of the railway, however, wherever the 

 point fell upon rock it was indicated by a rock post inscribed with the town- 

 ship numbers. Each intersectional point was referenced by two rock posts 

 or, whenever this was not possible, bearing trees were substituted for one 

 or both of the standard rock posts. When original posts were found in place 

 they were referenced to at least two points, bearing trees or rock posts. 



The chainmen and transit man were experienced in their work and all 

 measurements were doublechecked and from the field notes it will be seen 

 that numerous observations on the pole star were taken during the progress 

 of the work. 



During the whole period of the survey we were greatly indebted to the 

 co-operation of the Canadian Pacific Railway and their employees. Two 

 vans were placed at our disposal and were moved from place to place as required. 

 This greatly facilitated the work and lessened our transportation expenses. 



As the work proceeded it became obvious, that if it had been undertaken 

 fifteen or twenty years ago, it could have been done in less than half the time, 

 that it took at this date, and I would respectfully suggest that the remainder 

 of this traverse, to the west of Lake Superior, should be undertaken as soon 

 as possible. 



