118 REPORT OF THE No. 3 



Water Powers. 



No water falls of any importance are to be found in these townships. There 

 are two small falls just east of the Canadian Northern Railway, four to six 

 feet high, also two west of the railway, ten to twelve feet high, on the North 

 Maganetawan River in the township of Wallbridge. At the foot of the falls 

 there is a rapid with a fall, in about a mile, of thirty-eight feet, where a few 

 hundred horse-power could be developed. While there are not large natural 

 water powers to be found, there are places on the Still River where the banks 

 are high and the river valley so narrow that dams could be easily built, making 

 great heads of water. « 



While farming is out of the question, many ot the shores and islands could 

 afford a resting place for tourists. Nescodaong Lake has several suitable 

 tourist's lots, and two beautiful islands, clothed with pine. South Maganetawan, 

 with a fine water route from the Canadian National Railway, has some lovely 

 points with sandy beaches. For those who wished farther to be removed, 

 there is Gordon's Lake and several lakes to the east of it, all connected by good 

 portages. 



The township of Harrison was surveyed in 1876 by Thomas Byrne, and 

 the township of Wallbridge by David Beatty, O.L.S., some few years later. 

 Since that time, these two townships have been lumbered over several times, 

 and coupled with the fact that the fires came to devour the remains, the original 

 survey in many cases is nearly obliterated. True it is that many old pine stubs 

 are still standing; but these are mostly burned so badly that blazes cannot 

 be recognized. Along the banks of the larger lakes and rivers, nearly every- 

 thing was cut, as it was easily taken to the water route, thus leaving not a 

 trace of the former survey. In many cases, and by far the majority, where 

 any traces of the original survey could be found, the marks were on fallen timber 

 that, in a few more years, must readily succumb to the elements, thus obliter- 

 ating entirely the original survey, as only those lot corners, where an old post 

 has been perpetuated, can any landmark be found. 



In reference to our surveys, you will notice that, north-east of Nescodaong 

 and around One Tree Lake, in the township of Harrison, we have added several 

 lakes that were not shown on the original plan as previously laid down. Nes- 

 codaong Lake and the lakes to the east of it are considerably higher — no doubt 

 due to the presence of the dam on the Nescodaong River — thus making a motor 

 boat route from the Canadian Pacific Railway to the east boundary of Har- 

 rison. These differences are general throughout. In the township of Wall- 

 bridge, you will also notice changes. Our plan of traverse will fully explain 

 them. I am enclosing with the report, observations, descriptions of islands 

 met with and area of same, and the bearing of the courses from station to station. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



I have the honour to be. Sir, 

 Your obedient servant, 



J. T. COLTHAM, 



Ontario Land Surveyor. 



The Honourable, the Minister of Lands and Forests, 

 Toronto, Ontario. 



