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A rock-fill dam and spillway provides control of the water level of Root 

 River. 



There is no commercial timber in the immediate vicinity, only small 

 poplar and jackpine. 



Parcel designated as M. K. 4, was laid out around the buildings and 

 M. K. 5 around the dam. 



Lynx Portage 



There is only one habitable building here, used as a combination bunk- 

 house and kitchen. This is of frame construction with a board floor and roof. 

 There is also the boilerhouse. 



A dam and spillway have also been constructed here to control the water 

 level between Lynx and Flower Falls. 



On both sides of the river here are good spruce and jackpine, up to fourteen 

 inches diameter. 



Parcels designated as M. K. 6 and M. K. 7 were laid out around the 

 buildings and dam respectively. 



Nattaway Portage 



One log building has been constructed here, in addition to the boiler 

 house. 



A dam and spillway have also been constructed. 



No commercial timber exists here, merely small poplar and jackpine. 



Parcels designated as M. K. 8, M. K. 9, were laid out around the building 

 and dam respectively. 



