1910-11 DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, FOEESTS AND MINES. 91 



Appendix No. S9. ^ 



Survey of the Townsite at Low Bush River, District of Nipissing. 



North Bay, Ont., September 30th, 1911. 



Sir, — I beg to report completion of the survey of the Townsite at Low Bush 

 River on the National Transcontinental Railway, performed under instructions 

 from youT Department, dated August llth, 1911. 



The soil is a light loam, free from boulders and rock, and with no rough or 

 broken land, hence every lot is suitable for building purposes. The land is for 

 the most part quite well drained, with a gentle slope rivenvards. In some few 

 places, as along the concession line, however, the land is wet and deeply covered 

 with moss, though still capable of being drained. The timber for the most part 

 consists of small black spruce, while on the higher land are poplar and white 

 birch. 



The temporary station is located mid-way between the two bridges. This 

 will, in all probability, prove to be the most central location of the Townsite, and 

 tlie business section will spread out over lots 201-323, etc. The choicest residen- 

 tial section is to be found up around the Residency buildings on the east side of 

 Circle River. 



A number of buildings occur on the long tongue between the two rivers and 

 south of the right of way; and a considerable clearance lies adjacent to the right 

 of way on the easterly shore of Circle River. 



All lots were posted at both front angles, and at rear angles where the same 

 occurred on an avenue, in every case the posts being firmly driven. The posts were 

 all made of sound spruce, 24 inches long, well faced. The numbers were carved 

 on same with a timber scribe. The posts at street corners were also carved "R.*' 

 At certain positions iron posts were planted. These were plainly marked with a 

 cold chisel, and alongside of them were planted wooden posts, also marked. The 

 positions of these posts are indicated on the accompanying tracing and recorded 

 in the notes. 



Accompanying this report are the usual returns consisting of plan, tracing, 

 field notes, list of lots, etc., all of which are respectfully submitted. 



I have the honour to be, 



Sir, 



Your obedient servant, 



(Signed) H. M. Anderson. 



Ontario Land Surveyor. 



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

 Toronto. 



