BALSAM FIR. 
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The northern limit of balsam fir's botanical range extends from 
Labrador and Newfoundland southwestward, crossing James Bay 
at latitude 54° north and, keeping slightly south of Hudson Bay, 
passing between Fort Severn and Front Lake to Hayes River. From 
Fig. 1.— Distribution of balsam fir. 
this point it turns abruptly again southward and crosses Nelson River 
at the outlet of Sipiwesk Lake; thence it takes a northwesterly direc- 
tion to the Great Bear Lake region until it reaches and probably 
crosses Mackenzie River. The most northern point at which balsam 
fir has been observed is 62°. 
