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The east and west line for its whole length was run originally by P. L. S. 

 Salter in 1857, and the portions forming the north boundary of the Townships 

 of Grasett and Gould were re-blazed when these townships were surveyed 

 in 1885 and 1886. In addition to this the lines have been re-blazed in places 

 from time to time by employees of different lumber companies who cut the 

 timber on these townships. Some of this blazing was not any too carefully 

 done and sometimes we were led away from the correct line by blazes which 

 turned out to be off the line. 



The country is so rough that it was impossible to pack over the lines and 

 a couple of men were almost continually employed in cutting pack trails around 

 the rough places. In some cases old lumber roads were of considerable assist- 

 ance. These old roads can still be followed although the culverts and bridges 

 are mostly all in ruins and such as remain are exceedingly dangerous to walk 

 on. 



The east and west line as previously stated forms the southern boundary 

 of Townships 176, 182 and 188 and part of 169, and the portion of this line 

 between the White River Road and the Mississagi road constitutes the southerly 

 boundary of the Mississagi Game Preserve, and judging from the appearance 

 of the country passed through it is well adapted for that purpose. It is dotted 

 with lakes and most of it is sufficiently difficult of access to make it reasonably 

 certain that wild life will be permitted here undisturbed. Very little large 

 game was seen however but partridge appear to be very plentiful. 



The prevailing geological formation is white or grey quartzite said to 

 belong to the Lorrain series. A map has been published by the Geological 

 Survey at Ottawa which shows the geological features of this territory in 

 considerable detail so that any remarks by myself along this line would be 

 quite superfluous. There is no active mining being carried on in this section 

 although a few claims have been staked here and there. 



Appendix No. 27 



Report and Field Notes of the survey of the South part of the Township of 

 McKay, County of Renfrew, 1932, J. T. Coltham, O.L.S. 



On the survey lines I planted guide posts and the proper distance there- 

 from I planted posts to mark the position of the different lot corners. These 

 posts of the required design and dimensions were made from the most durable 

 wood procurable, and wherever possible were planted two feet in the ground 

 as well as being moulded with stone. All posts were properly and duly marked 

 with lot, concession, etc. The course and distance were taken to the nearest 

 tree and recorded, which was blazed and marked B. T. 



With a view of making the survey permanent, in case of fire, Iron posts 

 of the standard pattern, were planted at the different corners of the Township 

 and other points as shown in the accompanying field notes. At the different 

 points above mentioned, wherever possible, pits were dug and either an earth 

 or stone mound erected. 



