1912-13 DEPAETMENT OF LANDS, FORESTS AND MINES. 71 



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The Township of Casgrain is situated' about two miles north of the G.T.P., 

 near the Town of Hearst, on the Mattawishquia River, which stream affords a 

 navigable access, although in low" water the numerous rapids that occur make the 

 trip more or less arduous. In compliance with instructions our initial point was 

 the south-east angle of the township. This was definitely defined by the wooden 

 post and iron bar. This point we were also informed was the north-east angle of 

 the Township of Kendall. Furthermore we were instructed to utilize the posts 

 planted on the northern boundary of the Township of Kendall, if we found no 

 great discrepancy. On arriving at the scene of operations we found that the north- 

 east angle of the Township of Kendall was four chains and seventy-eight links east 

 of the south-east angle of the Township of Casgrain, so we were unable to utilize 

 the posts planted by O.L.S. J. S. Dobie. 



However, we subdivided the south eight concessions in the usual way, and in 

 accordance with instructions. The existing iron bars at the angles of our township 

 we marked in the usual way, and planted five others as are shown in the field notes. 



A number of lakes along with tlie Mattawishquia River and a small river at 

 the west side of the township were met with. While the lakes covered a fair area 

 of land they were nearly all shallow, averaging only about three or four feet deep 

 in low water. The Mattawishquia River is a navigable stream throughout the 

 township ranging from four to five chains wide. The other streams while about 

 one chain wide are unfit for navigation, except for about one mile where it ap- 

 proaches its destination. 



While the presence of game was not entirely wanting, very few moose or deer 

 were seen. Pike and pickerel were found in abundance in the rivers. 



Although several large outcrops of rock were to be met with, as regards the 

 presence of economic minerals we found no traces whatever. 



The township is clothed with spruce and poplar ranging from six to fifteen 

 inches in diameter with patches of balsam, birch and cedar. While a greater 

 portion of this timber could only be utilized as pulp wood, some no doubt, would 

 approach the merchantable class. 



The major portion of the land is especially adapted for agricultural purposes, 

 being a light clay loam, with in most cases, a natural drainage lo the river. 



Although climatic conditions are not all that could be desired, if last year was 

 any indication, as soon as the agency of civilization approaches, agricultTiral 

 pursuits should be a thriving industry. 



The following iron posts were planted and marked as follows: — 



At the south-easterly angle of the township a 1^ inch iron post marked on 

 the north-west "Casgrain," on the north-east "Shannon," on the north IX M 50 

 Iks. and "R" on the north, south, east and west sides. 



At the south-east angle of Lot 13, Concession 1, a ll^ inch iron post marked 

 "Con. 1" on the north face, "Lot XIII" on the west face and "R"*on the south 

 and east faces. 



At the south-west angles of the township a 1^ inch iron post marked 

 " Kendall " on the south-east face, " Cascrain " on the north-east face and " R " 

 on the south, east, west and north faces. 



At the north-east angle of Lot 1, Concession VI, a 11/4 inch iron post marked 

 " Con. VI " on the south face, " 1 " on west face and " R " on east and north faces. 



At the north-east angle of Lot 13, Concession VI, a 11/4 inch iron post marked 

 " Lot XIII " on west face, *' Con. VI " on the south face and *' R " on the north 

 and east faces. 



