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 OFFICIAL 
 
 GUIDE BOOK 
 
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 Railway Lands 
 
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 MANITOBA AND PART OF THE N. W. TERRITORY 
 
 -COMPILED- 
 
 FROM MANUAL OF SURVEY AND C. P. R. LAND 
 EXAMINATION REPORTS. 
 
 WINNIPEG: 
 
 THE BISIIor ENGRAVING AND PRINTING COMPANY. 
 
 1883. 
 
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 OFFICES - - 3 
 
 SURVEY, system of - - - 5 
 
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 SECTIONS, how numbered - - 5 
 
 I'OST MARKIN(iS 7 
 
 LAND EXAMINATIONS, system of ----- 9 
 
 CARBERRY ACENCY, reports on - - - - - i i 
 
 BRANDON AOENCY, " ------ 17 
 
 VIRDEN "^ .'.----- 26 
 
 MOOSOMIN " " ------ 32 
 
 BROADVIEW " " - 3^^ 
 
 VyOI.SELEY •' " - 43 
 
 RECINA " " - - - - - 4 - 48 
 
 MAPS. 
 
 MOOSEJAW AGENCY, reports on 54 
 
 GRETNA Town Site, Map facing 10 
 
 MARQUETTE Town Site, Map f.icing - - - - 10 
 
 CARBERRY AGENCY, <> - 11 
 
 S1DNF:Y Town Site, "•----- 13 
 
 MELBOURNE Town Site, " " 14 
 
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 SEWELL Town Site, " " - - - - - 18 
 
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 VIRDEN Town Site, "".---- 28 
 
 ELKHORN Town Site, "".-.--- 30 
 
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GUIDE BOOK TO C. P. R. LANDS. 
 
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 DESCRIPTION OF AGENCIES AND OFFICES. 
 
 pO FACILITATE settlei-s who aro desirous of pmcliasiiif,' lands 
 from the Railway Company, the Main Line Belt has been divided 
 into Agencies, within the limits of which, land can be purchased 
 from the Agents of the Company at the staticms hereinafter indicated. 
 
 AQKNCIES. 
 
 CARBERRY — All lands in main line belt, ranges 11 to Jo (inclusive) 
 west (»f fii-st meridian. 
 
 BRANDON — All lands in main line belt, ranges IG to 2.S (inclusive) 
 west of first meridian. 
 
 VIRDEN — All lands in main line belt, ranges 24 to 2S (inclusive) 
 excepting townships 14, 15, IG, west of first meridian. 
 
 MOOSOMIN— All lands in main line belt, ranges 28 (part of) to 
 33 (inclusive) west of first meridian. 
 
 BROADVIEW — All lands in main line belt, ranges 1 to 7 (in- 
 clusive) west of second meridian. 
 
 WOLSELEY-All lands in main line belt, ranges S to 13 (in- 
 clusive) west of second meridian. 
 
 REGINA—AII lands in main line belt, ranges 14 to 23 (inclusive) 
 west '_)f second meridian. 
 
 MOOSEJAW— All lands in main line belt, ranges 24 to 30, west 
 , of second meridian. 
 
 LAND OFFICES. 
 
 The land offices for the agencies in the order in which they aro 
 given, together with their distances from Winnipeg are : Carbeiry^ 
 
 37751 
 
OUIDK HOOK TO C. I'. R. LANPH. 
 
 106 mileH; Brandon 133 miles; Virden, 180 miles; Mooaomin, 210 
 miles ; Broadview, 264 miles ; Wol«eley, 205 miles ; Rcgina, 357 
 miles ; Moosojaw, 30H miles ; the firat three hoing in the Province 
 of Manitoba, the remainder in the Province of AsHiniboia, North- 
 west Territory. 
 
 The agents at the land offices will have for free distribution maps 
 .showing the lands open for sale, and those already disposed of, plans 
 of the Town Plots and pamphlets, giving descriptive notes of the 
 lands withiti their agencies ; these notes are compiled from the field 
 notes of land examiners, employed by the company during the paat 
 season. 
 
 The notes in detail of any particular section can be seen at the 
 head land office of the company in Winnipeg, and at the office for 
 the district in which the section lies. These notes have 4)een col- 
 lected with the greatest care, and every precaution was taken by the 
 officers of the company to see that the work was accurately done. 
 Whilst referring to the examiner's notes in these high terms, it is to 
 be distinctly understood that the company does not guarantee their 
 exactness, and it is their wish that all intending purchasers should, 
 if possible, see the lands for themselves before buying. 
 
 For the assistance of those who are not conversant with the 
 •country, guides will be stationed at the main land offices, for the 
 purpose of directing intending purchasei-s to such lands as they may 
 desire to see for themselves. 
 
 To further facilitate the settlers in making a selection, a short 
 outline of the system adopted in the survey of public lands, and the 
 manner in which the land examinations for the company are con- 
 ^iucted, is given. 
 
QUIDS BOOK TO C. P. B. LANDH. 
 
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 SYSTEM OF SURVEY. 
 
 The Dominion lands are laid off in quadrilatr-«».l figurcH, called 
 TownshipH, containing 30 sectionH of 640 acres, or one square mile' 
 in each. 
 
 TOWNSHIPS AND SECTIONS — HOW NUMIiERRD. 
 
 Townships are numbered in regular order, northerly from the* 
 International boundary, or 49th parallel of latitude, and lie in 
 ranges numbered west of certain meridian lines. 
 
 The First or Principal Meridian lies about twelve miles west of 
 Winnipeg. The Second Initial Meridian forms the boundary line 
 between Moosomin and Broadview Agencies. The Third Initial 
 Meridian forms the western boundary of the Moosejaw Agency. 
 
 The Sub-division Surveys are of two classes : those made under the 
 old and those under the new system. Tlie difference consists chiefly in 
 having the road allowances in the new system reduced in width from 
 99 feet to 66 feet ; and the striking out of each alternate road leading 
 east and w^est. • 
 
 Surveys in the Carberry, Brandon, Virden, and Moosomin agenciea 
 were made under the old system. Each section has therefore bound- 
 ing it a road allowance of 99 feet in width. 
 
 With the exception of townships north of township 18 and west of 
 the 2nd Meridian to range 13, the lands in the Broadview, Wolseley, 
 Regina and Moosejaw Agencies are divided under the new system, and 
 have therefore road allowances of 66 feet on every section line running- 
 north and south, but only on every alternate section ^line running 
 east and west. 
 
 Each section is divided into quarter sections of 16U acres, or a 
 half mile square; but the lines quartering the sections are not sur- 
 veyed in the field, the points only from which they start on the 
 section lines being indicated by a ])ost or mound. 
 
 Before proceeding with the work of sub-division, the area to be 
 surveyed is blocked out into townships. These are laid out the 
 precise width of 489 chains under the old system of purvey, and 483 
 chains under the new, on what are known as ba.se lines. Such base 
 lines are formed at the distance of four townships apart. The In- 
 ternational boundary being taken as the first base, the second m 
 
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 between townships 4 and 5, the third between townships 8 and 9, 
 And so on northerly in regular succession. Section posts are planted 
 on these lines, giving ^to each section its width of one mile. These 
 become the governing points for the after sub-division of the town- 
 ships. 
 
 The meridians are drawn from the base lines north and south, 
 to the depth of two townships; but owing to their not being 
 parallel, they do not meet, that is to say, the meridian drawn north 
 from the first base line to the depth of two townships would not 
 meet the meridian line drawn south from the second base, thus 
 creating the jogs between the township and section outlines, notice- 
 able on all maps of Manitoba and the North-westTerritory. It will 
 therefore be seen that the jogs occur on the township lines running 
 east and west, which are equidistant from the bases, or twelve miles 
 therefrom. These are termed correction lines. 
 
 A reference to the Index Map will bring this out clearly. 
 
 BEARINGS OF TOWNSHIP AND SECTION LINES. 
 
 It will be of sufficient accuiacy for 'he purroses of this work to 
 a&y that the boundaries of the sections are true North and South 
 ftqd East and West lines. 
 
 Settlers should bear in mind that the lines aae astronomical, and 
 not magnetic, the variation of the compass needle fiom the true north 
 in the Territories is east, varying from 14f * at Winnipeg to 20 ® at 
 Kegina. 
 
 As an illustration — Should the settler desire to run a north a^d 
 south section line, say at Regina, with the pocket compass, the nee- 
 dle should point 20 ° East of the arrow head on thedi;'! marking the 
 north point, the arrow and not the needle will then indicate the true 
 direction of the line. 
 
 The following table shows the approximate variation at the Land 
 Offices, and is sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes : 
 
 Carberry, 15°. Broadview, 18 ^ . 
 
 Brandon, 15®. Wolseley, 19°. ; - 
 
 Virden, 16 « . Regina, 20 ° . 
 
 Moosqmin, 17 ° . Moosejaw, 21°. 
 
 POSTS 4ND MOUNDS. 
 
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 Except in the case of correction lines section poats and mounds are 
 so placed that lines connecting the cardinal points of the compasb, 
 will pass through their angles. (See diagram.) 
 
 On correction lines they are placed square with the line. 
 Sections surveyed under the old system have their comers indi- 
 cated by wooden posts, but owing in a great measure to these being 
 destroyed by prairie fires, it was considered advisable in changing 
 the system of survey to use posts made of 'won (j;as pipes being used 
 for this purpose). These are genei-ally therefore found in surveyed 
 land west of the 2nd meridian. 
 
 In a timbered country the mounds are dispensed with, and the 
 lines marked by blazing the trees on the side next the line, and the 
 direction in which it is run, the cornel's being established by wooden 
 posts, the position of which ai"e defined by bearing trees. 
 
 Only a single row of posts to indicate the corners of the townships 
 
 •or sections (except on correction lines) is placed on any surveyed 
 
 line. These posts are placed in the west limit of road allowances 
 
 leading north and south, and in the south limit of roads leading 
 
 east and west. 
 
 On correction lines posts are planted on each side of the road al- 
 lowance, and marked independently for the townships on either side. 
 It frequently occurs that a section comer falls into a lake, slough, 
 or stream. In this case the surveyor builds a circular witness mound 
 on the shore at the point nearest to the true position of the section 
 corner, the post standing in the mound being marked W. M., the 
 bearing and distance to the site of the true corner being written 
 thereon. 
 
 POST MARKINOS. 
 
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 faces. 
 
 Where iron posts are used, the figures arc punched on a square 
 plate of tin, which rests on the top of the mound, the post passing 
 through its cf.ntre. In addition to the section numbers, the plates 
 .ai'e marked with the lettei"s N. S. E. and W., and it is necessary, in 
 .ascertaining the number of a section, to see that the plate is turned 
 so that these letters correspond with the cardinal points, which they 
 .are intended to indicate. 
 
 Quarter section corners are designated by wooden posts, fiatteued 
 
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 their flattened sides facing the direction in which the section line 
 is run. 
 
 The position in which the mounds and posts stand with reference 
 to the section lines, and the manner in which they aie marked, is 
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 SURFACE.— Broken by the valley of the Souris River. The valley is full 
 of scrub and patches of timber. North bank of river 50 feet high, 
 south bank from 15 to 40 feet. That part of sec. west of river lies 
 in the valley. Strips of high land dt north is gently undulating. That 
 S. and E. of river forms two plateaus descending' to the valley. 
 
 SOIL. — Sandy loam from lo to 18 inches deep with sandy subsoil. 
 
 No. 2. 
 
 Rates 
 
 TIMBER. — The timber along the Souris will cut about looo cords of wood.* 
 A good deal of it consists of black poplar and cotton wood, which does' 
 not bum well. The best of the elm is cut by settlers. 
 
 WATER. — Abundance of water in river and coulee. There is an excellent 
 spring in fenced field, a.\ shown on diagram. 
 
 GRASS. — A fair growth of prairie grass. No meadows. 
 
 IMPROVEMENTS.— The S.E. J^ is claimed by J. McCauley, who bought it 
 • from the C. P. R. in August, 1881. Has about 45 acres broken and 
 backset, twelve of which were under crop this year. He has a good 
 frame House 15x20 and stable. 
 
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 C. p. R. LANJ) EXAMINATIONS. 
 
 The t'xaiui nation of the Company's lands is carried on by paftie.s 
 conHisting of u chief, three asHistant examiners, a nook and teamster. 
 Before commc^ncing the season's work the parties are brought together 
 and formed into (me camp, for the purpose t)f working together on 
 standard sections, to insure uniformity of rating throughout the staff. 
 
 B^or convenience of descrii)tion, every section Ih divided into scjuare- 
 *'orty acre lots, and each of these is to be examined by running accurate 
 lines across the same, or at least one boundary line thereof, and in 
 broken or woodetl country at least two boundary lines ; but in all cases 
 enough lines are to be run over the section to acquire a thorough know- 
 ledge of it. 
 
 Examiners are instructed to represent on the diagratn the position, 
 form and e.xact location of every lake, pond, marsh, meadow, swamp, 
 bluff, hill or valley, timber, brush and open land, the position and 
 course of every stream (»f water or drain, indicating in the case of a 
 rapid current the possible water power and fall of the stream. 
 
 Following the diagram, notes are written as to surface, soil, timber, 
 water, grass, stone, minerals, improvements, area of arable land, and 
 the general adaptability of tl>e section for farming purposes. 
 
 It will be observed that each forty -acre lot is marked with a num- 
 ber expressing its relative value, judged by the following rule : No. 
 1, best obtainable ; No. 2, good ; No. 3, fair; No. 4, poor; No. 0, 
 worthless ; the fractional i)arts 11, 2i, etc., being used v/here doubt 
 exists as to which division the tract properly belongs. 
 
 The relative value is not what each of the forty -acre lots bear to. 
 each other, but when placed in contrast with land A No. 1 in every 
 respect. 
 
 A standard No. 1 consists of a tract in which the soil, surface, lo- 
 cation, and adaptability for farming purjJoses is of the best rating 
 obtainable in the territory. In addition to this, a forty- acre lot must 
 in its natural state be such as will permit the whole of it being brought 
 under cultivation. 
 
 If through the presence of alkali, swamps, marshes, sloughs, ponds, 
 stone, gravel, or thick willow brush, only thirty-five acres can be culti- 
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 class forty -acre lot in overy ruspoct would rato No. 1 ; a firHt-claHH 
 tract, with five acres of swamp, stono, etc., would rate No. 1^ ; one 
 with t«<n acres of swamp, stone, etc , No. 2 ; and so on. 
 
 Tho rating of the sttil is given in the written notes, under its proper 
 heading. Heavy clay or sandy loam, with clay subsoil, is rated No. 
 1 ; light clay or sandy loam, with a small per centage of gravel and 
 clay subsoil. No 1^; Shallow clay or sandy loam, with or without a 
 small per ceatage of gravel and a subsoil of sand. No. 2. Pure sand or 
 gravel will not be rated, it boing sufficient to state in the notes that 
 the soil is one or the other of these. 
 
 In taking the topography, every feature is shown exactly as it is 
 found at the date of examinatioi. Ponds and marshes of loss area 
 than one acre are omitted, but these are taken into account in striking 
 the relative value, and are computed in summing up the acreage of 
 arable land. 
 
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 examiners is given a to whether these can be readily removed by 
 drainage, or whether at a later date, owing to evaporation and natural 
 drainage, they will disappear and give place to hay meadows. If the 
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 REPORTS ON TOWNSHIPS. 
 
 COxMPILED FROM C. P. R. LAND DEPARTMENT FIELD NOTES. 
 
 (JARBERRY AGENCY. 
 Range 11 West of 1st Meridian. 
 
 Tp. 7. Surface i.s almost level with a soil of saml and clay loam, 
 and a clay subsoil. It is fairly well watered, but wood is rather 
 scarce. The land throughout may be classed as medium farming. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is well watered by the Assiniboine flowing east, and the 
 Cypress, one of its tributaries, flowing in a north-easteily direction, 
 joining the former in section 21. The north half is considerably 
 broken by the banks of Assiniboine Valley and sand hills. The south 
 half is undulating with a soil of .sandy loam. A limited quantity of 
 scrub oak, poplar and spruce may also be found in this part of the 
 township ; some bush may also be found in the vicinity of the rivers. 
 South and east of the two rivers is the only part of the township 
 fit for settlement. 
 
 Tp. 9. Is badly broken by sand hills ten to sixty feet high. A 
 small quantity of oak, spruce and poplar scattered over the face of 
 township. Soil is altogether too light (being chiefly sand) to admit 
 of successful farming, and CAn scarcely be recommended as grazing 
 lands. 
 
 Tp. 10. The surface is broken with saud hills, with numerous 
 marshes lying between, some of them yielding a fair growth of hay 
 Sections 21 and 27 are densely wooded with .small poplar, suitable 
 for fence rails ; and several quarter sections are suitable for farming. 
 On the whole, however, this township cannot be recommended for 
 farming, but is well suited for grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 11. The line of the C. P. R. crosses the northern portion of this 
 township, bringing the land within easy reach of the settler aftd 
 
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 R. 11. 
 
 making it available for settlement. Notwithstanding its somewhat 
 low classiftcation by the examiners, there are a number of good farms 
 to be disposed of; 15, 25 and 35 are sections which naay be converted 
 into good farms 
 
 Tp. 14. The P. W. and N. W. R. crosses the township in a north- 
 westerly direction. Gladstone, a county town, is located on section 32. 
 
 The C. P. R. Company have only fractional sections 23 and 25 
 and all of 35 to offer for sale. Surface of these ia somewhat low, and 
 consists chiefly of hay land. The soil is a black loam on a clay 
 subsoil. Rates 1. 
 
 Tp. 15. The lands in this township are being drained by Govern- 
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 Tp. 7. The Cypress River, flowing north-easterly to the Assini- 
 boine, drains the township. Surface is broken by sand hills, with 
 patches of small tamarac, spruce and poplar. Soil is much too light 
 to be of value for farming purposes. A portion of 35 might possibly 
 answer the purpose, but no other section need be thought of 
 
 Tp. 8. Is drained in the north by Assiniboine, and in the south- 
 east by the Cypress River. Tlie township is badly broken by sand 
 hills and is altogether unfit for cultivation, and would be worthless 
 were it not for a number of wood lots, about which settlers might do 
 well to enquire. Seccions 27 (S. i), 31 and 33, will cut in the order 
 named — 500, 1,800 and 1,100 cords of wood. Remainder of township 
 can only show a few scrub oak, spruce and poplar. 
 
 Tp. 9. The Assiniboine intersects the township in the south-east 
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 Tp. 11. The surface varies frem gently undulaKng in the north to 
 hilly in the south. The soil is of fairly good ciuality, being chiefly a 
 sandy loam, with clay subsoil. Good natural drainage throughout ; 
 an abundance of good water, and a sufficient quantity of wood for 
 domestic piirposes. 
 
 The line of the 0. P. R. crosses from north-east to south-west, no 
 part of the township being more than four miles from Sidney 
 Station. Sections 25, 31 and 35, when cleared, will make good 
 farms. Several other sections, 1, 7, 9, 17 and 33 are also suitable 
 for agricultural purposes. 
 
 Tp. l-t. This township, on account of th** shelter attbrded to cattle 
 by the numerous patches of bush, excellent grass and water, is better 
 adapted foi* stock than general farming. 
 
 Tp. 15. The surface is gently rolling. The greater portion of the 
 township has been disposed of by the Government to actual settlers. 
 South-west quarter of section 3 and three-cjuai-ters of section 5 are 
 the only remaining lots to be dispo.sed of ; but these are not all that 
 can be desired for general fanning purposes. 
 
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 Tp. 7. Is chiefly undulating, with occasional patches of poplar and 
 willow scrub in the south, and medium-sized bu.sh in the north'haif. 
 The north-east corner is broken by sand hills. The soil is a good 
 .sandy loam, with sandy clay subsoil. Sections 1, 3, 9, 13, 15, 21 and 
 23 are well adapted for general farming purposes, while the re- 
 mainder of the town.ship is good grazing land. Soil rates \\. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is traversed in the north by the Assiniboine River, with 
 high and rugged banks. The .soil is principally sand, in many places 
 drifted into hills seventy feet high. Only that portion of the township 
 lying in the valley of the river is fit for cultivation. Section 25 will 
 cut 900 cords of wood ; the remainder of the township bears only a 
 sprinkling of spruce and poplar, too scattered to be valuable. 
 
 Tp. 9. The surface is considerably broken by sand hills, ponds an<l 
 marshes. A limited quantity of spruce, tauiarac and poplar, large 
 
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 OUIDK BOOK TO C. P. R. LANDS. 
 
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 Tp. 10, Melbourne Station, on the line of the C. P. R, which cuts 
 off the north-west corner of the township, is situate on section 33, 
 making a convenient market for settlers in any portion of the town- 
 ship. Although sand hills and marshes are too numerous to make it 
 really gor^. yet 1), south half of 13, whole 17, 19 and 31 are sections 
 fairly well adapted for general farming purposes. A sufficient quan- 
 tity of oak and poplar for settlement purposes may be found through- 
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 Tp. 14. Is chiefly i-oUing, and consists of .sandy loam, with clay 
 subsoil. On west half of 23, 25, 27, 33 and 35 may be found a suffi- 
 cient quantity of timber to supply settlers' wants. These are also 
 the only sections wiiich can be utilized for general farming purposes. 
 The line of the P. W. and N. W. R. runs along the north boundary 
 of the oownship. 
 
 Tp. 15. Only a few sections, 1, 3, 5 and 9 are in the market. The 
 surface is gently rolling, dotted here and there with bluffs of medium- 
 sized poplar, suitable for fencing and fuel. The soil is a sandy loam, 
 <)n a sandy clay subsoil. Excellent liny and good water on all the 
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 Tp. 6. Only the north tier of sections included in railroad belt. 
 North half of 31 can be utilized for mixed farming ; remainder is open 
 marsh. North half of 33 and 35 is good farming land ; remainder 
 suitable for grazing. Soil is a black sandy loam, with sandy clay 
 subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 7. The Assiniboine River, 250 feet wide and 8 feet deep, drains 
 the north-westerly portion of township. The surface is generally 
 rolling, broken in some places by sand hills and marsh. Although, 
 as a whole, the township is a poor one, yet the south half of section 
 1, composed ofricn black mould, 14 to 20 inches deep, noith half of 
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 Tp. 8. The surface is broken by sand hills. The Assiniboine tra- 
 verses the township diagonally. Fuel in considerable (piantities may 
 be had in almost any pait of it, while the river offers every facility 
 for transporting it to market. Parties desiring wood lots will find it 
 to their advantage to inspect the " Field Notes." 
 
 Tp. 9. Pine River, a tribiitary of the Assiniboine, waters the town- 
 ship ; in all other respects it is similar to preceding. (Neithei suit- 
 able for faruiing pni-poses.) 
 
 Tp. 10. Carberry, the county town of Norfolk, is situated in the 
 north-west corner of the township, on the main line of the C. P. R. 
 It has grown amazingl}' within the i)ast year and in the near future 
 is destined to become an imi)ortant business centre. Wn). Logan, 
 the local agent for the C. P. R., has already disposed of a large 
 number of " town lots" under building contract and the ])urchasers 
 have shown their faith in the future of the town by erecting 
 good, substantial tlwellings and business houses. The Big Plain, so 
 called, a magnificent stretch of agiicultural country stretching away 
 to the north and west, as well as the excellent fanning lands of this 
 township, are all tributary to Ckrherry station. 
 
 The soil is a dark sandy loam, 10 to 20 inches deej), with a sand}- 
 clay subsoil ; is well watered by Pine creek, and has a s.ifiicient 
 quantity of timber within easy distance to meet the recpiirements of 
 settlers. 
 
 Tp. 11 and i± (General features same as preceding. Exceptionally 
 well drained. Cajntal farming di.strict. Only a few sections avail- 
 able. 
 
 Tp. l."J. Consists of sand hills. The township is of no value ex- 
 ce[)ting for the timber, which grows to a considerable sizj. Those 
 wanting wood lots might find it to their advantage to examine the 
 field notes. 
 
 Tp. l-k Is broken in the south with .sand hills. The whole town- 
 ,ship is well wooded, chiefiy with poplar, although some scrub oak 
 may he found .scattered throughout. Is only valuable on account 
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 R. 15. 
 
 Tp. G. Section 35 is the only one for sale. Undulating, with a soil 
 of black mould on a clay subsoil. Oak creek crosses west half of 
 section, emptying into Oak lake on eai.t half. Not well adapted for 
 farming. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is traversed in the north by the Assiniboine river, and in 
 the south by Oak creek. Timber — oak, elm and spi-uce — for settle- 
 ment purposes may be found in the vicinity of the river. The soil iis 
 a rich dark b-ani, well adapted for general farming. 
 
 Tp. <S. The southern part of tliis township is drained by the Assin- 
 iboine river. Scatt(;red throughout the t(jwnship may be found 
 some small si>ruce, })oplar and oak. The surface is rough and hilly ; 
 the soil light and sandy, not at all ada[)ted for agriculture. 
 
 Tp !). A considerable quantity of timber suital>le for building, 
 fencing and railroad ties may be found in this town.ship. It is not 
 to be recommended for farming purposes. Pine creek marsh and a 
 range of sand hills comprise a large portion of the surface. 
 
 Tp. 11. Has a sandy clay soil, well adapted to fanning purposes. 
 The greatei" portion of this township is settled, only a few inferior 
 sections being left. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is the centre of that magnificent stretch of country known 
 as the Beautiful l-*lain. The only available .sections in this really tine 
 township are a part of .), 13, 23 and 35, and are compo,sed of a sandy 
 loam with a sandy clay subsoil, fairly well adaptinl for general farm- 
 ing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 1 3. Sections I and 27 are the ordy lands held by the Company 
 in this township. Surface of 1 is generally rolling, bearing occasional 
 bluffs of poplar ; the soil is a .sandy loam. 27 (e.xcept that it is 
 without wood) is similar to 1. Both .sections are suitable for 
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 Tp. 7. The Souris river and Springbrook in the north-west and 
 Oak creek in the north-east corners afford an ample supply of good 
 water to settlers in their vicinity. The surface is chiefly rolling with 
 soil of a rich dark loam and clay subsoil. Patches of oak, spruce and 
 poplar are scattered over the north half large enough for domestic 
 uses. Excellent farms may be made of section 1, north-east quarter 
 25, west half 27, and north half 35. Owing to its many advantages 
 this township is nearly all settled. 
 
 Tp. 8. Millford, a thriving village with grist and saw mills, is on 
 the boundary line between townships 7 and 8. 
 
 The township is well watered by the Assiniboine flowing easterly 
 and the Souris flowing northerly and emptying its waters into the 
 former, four miles north of Millford. A belt of mixed timber — A sh 
 elm, oak and maple — extends along the banks of both streams as 
 well as numerous bluffs of good poplar suitable for fencing in other 
 parts of the township. Surface, soil, etc., similar to pi'eceding. 
 
 Tp. 9. Soil very light and sandy ; not suitable for agriculture. 
 Numerous tamarac and spruce groves scattered throughout the town- 
 shij) fit for fencing and fuel. 
 
 Tp. 10. Sewell stati>)n on section 35 is on the main line of the C 
 P. R. Tawnship consists of sandhills in the north and low wet lands 
 in the south. 
 
 Tp. 11. Is open rolling prairie, breaking into sandhills in the east; 
 soil is a rather light sandy loam ; township cannot i:'e recommended 
 for farming. 
 
 Tp. 12. Onl}^ a ^ew sections left. Surface is rolling ; soil a sandy 
 and gravelly loam ; water and grass good; suitable for farming. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is high rolling prairie ; soil, black loam with clay subsoil. 
 Section 5 is well adapted for farming. 
 
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 R. 16. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is rolling prairie interspersed with a mixed growth of pop- 
 lar and willow. 8oil is a rich dark loam on a clay subsoil. Good 
 grass and water on most of the sections. Soil rates IJ; average 
 relative valiie, 2. 
 
 R. 17. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is gently roUicg prairie except where broken by the banks of 
 theSouris river which runs diagonally through it (south-west to north- 
 east). The soil is a rich dark loam one to tv o feet deep with a clay 
 subsoil. A choice agricultural township. 
 
 Tp. 8. The Assiniboine River flowing south-easterly cuts off' the 
 north-east corner. Surface is chiefly level prairie, with a soil of rich 
 dark loam and clay subsoil. A large percentage of this township 
 was under crop last year, (1882), neai-ly all the land — railway as well 
 AS Government — being taken by actual settlers. 
 
 Tp. 9. This township, south-west of the Assiniboine river, which 
 flows diagonally from no''th-west to south-east, is rolling prairie with 
 a light sandy soil, not to be highly recommended for general farming 
 purposes. Some oak, poplar, etc., grows along the banks of the river. 
 Considerable muskeg in north part of township. 
 
 Tp. 10. Chiefly undulating prairie, with soil of a light sandy loam. 
 A large muskeg (say 1000 acres) lies in north-east corner. Occa- 
 sional patches of small poplar. An inferior township and not to be 
 recommended for agricultural purposes. 
 
 Tp. 11. Is gently rolling prairie, well drained by a number of 
 small ravines. Soil is a rich dark loam with clay subsoil. CJood 
 water may be obtained from ponds in any part of township. Well 
 adapted for general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 12. Sold. 
 
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 bluff's suitable for fencing and fuel. An abundance of good water. 
 The soil is chiefly a rich dark loam with clay and gi-avel sub?, il, well 
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 Tp. 14. Is gently rolling, covered to a great extent with willow 
 and poplar scrub. Timber suited to all domestic requinauents may 
 be found in almost any part ot the township. Ponds containing water 
 of fair quality abound ; good water may also be obtained by digging 
 12 to 26 feet The soil is a dark loam, ten to twenty inches deep, 
 with clay subsoil. When cleared this will make a good farming 
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 Tp. 6. Sections 27 and 33 only are for sale ; 27 is badly broken by 
 the banks of the Souris River, which are well wooded with poplar 
 varying in size from 2 to 8 inches ; "^S is considerably broken by 
 ravines bearing a limited quantity of timber. Both sections are too 
 much broken to be worked as farms. 
 
 Tp. 7. The south-east corner is cut off by the Souris River. On its 
 banks and slopes of the valley is a belt of small poplar. The surface 
 is undulating and broken with ponds. The soil is a i-ich dark loam, 
 one to two feet deep, with clay subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is consideiably broken on the west by the Brandon hills, 
 which rise in some places to a height of sixty feet, giving to the 
 settler a plentiful supply of timber for domestic purposes. Remain- 
 der of township is open undulating prairie, with soil of a dark sandy 
 loam ; clay and gravel subsoil. Well adapted for agriculture. 
 
 Tp. 9. Almost the whole of this township is oi)en rolling prairie, 
 with a soil of rich dark .sandy loam, clay and gravel subsoil; 
 suitable for the growth of cereals, being naturally warm and with 
 sufficient moisture to keep the crops in a thriving condition. The 
 "Blue Hills of Brandon," touching the south-west comer, rise to a 
 height of two hundred feet, and their well- wooded .slopes assure the 
 settler of a plentiful supply of fuel, fencing and building material. 
 The Little Souris, a stream of pure spring water rising in the 
 Brandon hills, flows through the southern part of the township. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is well drained by the Assiniboine River, and Willow 
 Creek, one of its tributaries. The line of the C. P. R. runs across 
 
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 R. 18. 
 
 the northern part of the townsliip, with Ohater Station, in th«> Grand 
 Valley, on section 27. 
 
 There is a jjoocl deal of meadow land, which will cut from one to 
 two tons per acre of excellent hay, also considerable bush land in the 
 vicinity of the river. The surface is gently rolling, with a soil of 
 dark sandy loam, one co two feet deep, with clay and gravel subsoil. 
 The jiroximity of this district to the important city of Brandon 
 naturally enhances the value of its farming lands. 
 
 Tp. 11. This ))articularly fine agricultural township is undulating 
 open prairie, well drained, with a soil of rich black loam, and clay 
 subsoil. Good water in the ponds. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is rolling prairie, well drained, with a good growth of 
 poplar, &c., in northern part. Patches of meadow land, which will 
 cut from one and a half to two tons of hay per acre, are quite com- 
 mon. Ponds contain an abundant supply of good water. 
 
 The soil is excellent, consisting of a rich dark loam, one to two 
 feet deep, with a clay and gravel subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is rolling i)rairie ; 5, 19 and 35 are the only available sec- 
 tions. The soil is a clay loam, on a clay subsoil. Section 19 is fairly 
 well wooded with poplar, suitable for settlement ])urposes. All of 
 them fit for farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 14. Sold. 
 
 R. 19. 
 
 Tp. 6. Surface on the north side of Souri.s River, which flows 
 through the township in a south-easterly direction, is broken by 
 ravines and hills. On the banks of the river and in the ravines is 
 a sparce growtli of oak, elm, poplar, (fee. 
 
 The soil is a dark gravelly loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is high rolling prairie, with a soil of dark loam, from one 
 to two feet deep (in some places contai ling a small per centage of 
 sand) with clay and gravel subsoil. A siiiall growth of poplar in the 
 northern part of the township affords a limited supply of fuel and 
 fencing. 
 
 Numerous ponds, containing good water ; and meadow land, which 
 
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 in HOino places will cut two to three tons per acre of cxcelhsnt hay, 
 will perhaps offer to the stock raiser greater attractions than it may 
 have for the general agriculturist. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is high rolling prairie, breaking into hills in the north-east. 
 Considerable bush, chiefly {)oplar, suitable for settlement purposes in 
 the east half 
 
 The soil is a sandy loam, with a gravelly clay subsoil. 
 
 Tp. }). Is rolling prairie. The Brandon hills to the south-east will 
 supply the settler with building material, fencing and fuel, while the 
 Little Souris, a never failing stream of pure water, flowing north- 
 easterly through the township, with a fringe of oak, elm, etc., along its 
 banks, makes this a particularly desirable locality for farming pur- 
 poses. 
 
 The soil is a dark sandy loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is rolling prairie with considerable oak, elm and ash, along 
 the banks of the Assiniboine which traverses the township from west 
 to east. The city of Brandon, one of the most important points on 
 tl.^ :ine of the C. P. R. west of Winnipeg, is beautifully situated on 
 the south bank of the river, on section 23, A magnificent view of 
 the " Blue Hills of Brandon" to the south, Grand Valley to the east, 
 and the line of the Little Saskatchewan to the west and north may 
 be obtained from any elevated point in the city. 
 
 The soil is a dark loam, 10 to 24 inches deep, with a gravelly clay 
 subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 11. A very choice township consisting in gently rolling open 
 prairie, without any waste land whatever ; the soil is a rich black 
 loam, 1 to 2 feet deep, with a subsoil of clay and limestone gravel. 
 Surface water is somewhat scarce, but a plentiful supply may be ob- 
 tained by digging 10 to 20 feet. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is principally open prairie with occasional patches of scrub 
 poplar in the west. Good water in a number of ponds. Soil, a rich 
 dark sandy loam with g... yelly claj' subsoil. 
 
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 Tp. 9. Is undulating open prairie. A good giowth of poplar on 
 south part of section 27. The soil is a rich dark sandy loam, one to 
 three feet deep, with a clay subsoil. The township is rather \uw 
 and wet for general farming, but is splendidly adapted for stock. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is traversed by the Assiniboine, and the Little Saskatrihc- 
 wan, 75 to 100 feet wide, with a swift current, joins it in Hection 33. 
 A belt ot ash, elm, &c., grows along the banks of both streams. Sur- 
 face varies from level to rolling, with soil of a rich dark loam, and 
 gravelly clay subsoil. 
 
 Note. — In south-west quarter, poplar suitable for bu'iJing, &c. 
 
 R. 21. 
 
 Tp. 6. Consists of open prairie, partly level, partly rolling, with a 
 soil of rich dark loam, one to three feet deep, and a subsoil of clay, 
 mixed in some places with a little gravel. Is well diained by a 
 number of small ravines running into a creek, which in turn empties 
 into the Souris, in the adjoining township north. 
 
 A plentiful supply of excellent water is furnished by streams and 
 ponds. This is a capital township for general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is undulating open prairie, with a soil of rich dark loam, 
 one to three feet deep, and clay subsoil, mixed in some places with 
 sand and gravel. Plum Creek, flowing in a south-easterly direction, 
 cuts off' the south-west corner and drains a large portion of the town- 
 ship. Good water is to be found in the ponds. Hay at the rate of 
 two to three tons per acre on any of the numerous meadows in the 
 northern part, waile remainder or southerly portion of the township 
 is well adapted lor general farming purposes. 
 
 Adjacent' to Plum Creek are a number of islands of good-sized 
 poplar, suited to settlers' wants. 
 
 Tp. 9. This township is composed of level and undulating prairie, 
 with numerous ponds and meadows of good water and hay. The soil 
 is chiefly a dark sandy loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. Especially 
 well suited for grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is chiefly undulating open prairie, with a soil of dark loam 
 and sandy claj- subsoil. The northerly part is traversed by the As- 
 
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 siniboine River, with a fair growth of timber along its banks, suitable 
 for fuel and fencing. Alexander Station (section 17) on the line of 
 the C. P. R., which crosses the southern part, is convenient to any 
 part of the township south of the Assiniboine River. . 
 
 Tp. 11. Is very hilly and broken by the valleys of the Assini- 
 boine and Little Saskatchewan. The only timber is along the banks 
 of the rivers ; a mixed growth of ash, elm and oak. The bottom lands- 
 consist in a very rich dark soil, chiefly alluvial, while the upland is 
 lighter, and rather stony. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is traversed in a south-westerly direction by the Little 
 Saskatchewan. The current is very strong and rapid. There are Sr 
 number of'mill sites on the stream, particularly one on section 15, 
 which at no distant date must become valu8,ble properties. Surface 
 is gently undulating, with a soil of sandy loam and sandy clay 
 subsoil. 
 
 R. 22. 
 
 Tp. 7. This township is all disposed of but section 31. The south 
 half of the section is low ; north half rolling, with deep marshes. 
 The soil is a light sandy lo<».m. A meadow, two hundred acres in 
 extent, in south half, which will cut one to one and a half tons per 
 acre of good hay. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is traversed by Plum Creek, which has well-defined banks 
 five to thirty feet high, and water five feet deep. Surface is undu- 
 lating, with a soil of sandy loam on a sandy clay subsoil. Numerous 
 meadows and ponds in the township, giving a good supply of hay 
 and water. Some of the sections are well wooded. On the whole, 
 it cannot be recommended for farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 9. Qriswold, in the north-west corner of the township, is on 
 the line of the C. P. R. Surface is undulating, with a soil chiefly of 
 sandy loam, with sandy clay subsoil. 
 
 Sections 9, 27, 33 and 35 are suitable for cultivation. Remainder 
 of township only fit for grazing. 
 
 Tp. 10. The Assiniboine River, with a strong current, its banks 
 well wooded with large ash, elm and oak, enters this township on 
 
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 the west boundary, at the quarter section post of 19, and flows in a 
 north-easterly direction. Except where broken by banks and 
 ravines of valley, the township is undulating open prairie, with a 
 rich soil of dark loam and clay subsoil, mixed in some places with 
 gravel or sand. 
 
 Tp. 11. Is chiefly open prairie, well watered in the south-east by 
 the Assiniboine and in the south-west by Oak River. There is a 
 ;good growth of ash, elm and oak along the banks of the former 
 stream, and in the west part of the township occasional bluffs of 
 poplar. The soil is good, being a rich dark loam, with clay and sand 
 subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is traversed by Oak River in the south-east. Although it 
 is chiefly open prairie, a sufficient quantity of timber for settlement 
 purposes may be found in small bluffs scattered throughout the 
 township. Tbe soil is a good dark loam, with a gravelly clay sub- 
 soil, well adapted for general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 13. Except that there is no stream, the township is the same 
 as the preceding. 
 
 R. 23. 
 
 Tp. 6. Is traversed diagonally by the Souris River. All the lands 
 are sold but sections 17, 19, and 31. The first of these is cut by 
 the river, and is well suited for farming : 19 is all meadow land, 
 which will cut from one and a half to two tons per acre ; 31 is 
 nearly all marsh, which is excellent grazing land. 
 
 Tp. 7. The Souris river, which cuts off the south-east comer, has 
 a strong and rapid current with a small quantity of oak, poplar, etc., 
 along its banks. There are extensive meadows with numerous ponds 
 of good water. Soil is a dark loam, with sandy clay subsoil. 
 
 On the whole, this township is best adapted for grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is chiefly rolling, breaking into sandhills in the north. Nu- 
 merous marshes and hay meadows make this township better adapt- 
 ed for stock than ordinary farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 9. The Assiniboine river runs through north tier of sections. 
 
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 R. 23. 
 
 The valley is well s70oded with elm, poplai-, etc. North half of town- 
 ship is composed of rich dark loam, with clay and gravel subsoil. 
 South half is similar to preceding township. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is chiefly taken up by the Indian reserve. South part is 
 rolling prairie with a soil of rich dark loam, one to three feet deep, 
 well adapted for general farming purposes. The Assiniboine river, 
 its banks well wooded vith ash, elm and oak, forms the soutu-eust 
 boundary of the Indian Reserve. . . 
 
 Tp. 12. Sold. • 
 
 Tp. 13. All sold but west half of section 7. Surface is rolling, with 
 a soil of sandy loam, and clay subsoil. Good water and grass in 
 ponds and meadows. 
 
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 Tp. 6. The Souris river, flowing north-easterly, cuts off the south- 
 east corner. Patches of poplar and scrub oak dot the surface which 
 is also broken by sandhills and marshes. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is very much broken by sandhills. The soil throughout is 
 so light as to be worthless for farming purposes. Indeed there is no- 
 thing of value in the township except the timber in the vicinity of 
 Oak Lake and Plum creek. Parties desiring to purchase wood lots 
 may examine field notes and ascertain where the best is situated. 
 
 Tp. 8. Oak lake is partially situated in this township, A large 
 marsh lies on the east side of lake. On sections 3, 5 and 35 there is 
 some bush land. Township is only fit for grazing. 
 
 Tp. 9. Oak Lake station on the line of the C. P. R. is located on 
 section 23. The north-east corner is traversed by the Assiniboine 
 river with a quantity of good elm and maple along its banks. Town- 
 ship abounds in large hay marshes which will cut one and a half to 
 two and a half tons per acre. North half is adapted for stock farm- 
 ing ; south half is very inferior. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is well drained by the Assiniboine river which runs in a 
 south-easterly direction through the southern portion and a creek 
 which flows through north-west corner and joins the river in the 
 south-east. Timber is found in considerable quantities in the vicin- 
 ity of the Assiniboine and of sufficient size for settlement purposes. 
 Surface is generally rolling with a soil of rich sandy loam and sandy 
 clay subsoil. Sections 9, 15 and 35 are well adapted for general 
 farming purposes ; remainder best suited for grazing. 
 
 Tp. 11. All sold. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is chiefly rolling prairie with occasional poplar bluff's ; a 
 number of lakes of good water are to be found in the township. The 
 soil is a dark sandy loam with a gi'avelly clay subsoil, well adapted 
 for general farming purposes. 
 
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 Tp. 13. The south half is high rolling piairie with numerous pop- 
 lar bluffs suitable for building purposes, fuel and fencing. There is 
 a beautiful lake, surrounded by bush in section 7. North half is 
 gently rolling with sufficient timber to meet the wants of settlers. 
 Soil is a dark loam with clay subsoil, in some places mixed with sand 
 and gravel. Well adapted for general farming purposes 
 
 Tp. 14. Same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 5. Sold. 
 
 R. 25. 
 
 Tp. 7. Consists chiefly in hay marshes and meadows, which will 
 cut from two to three tons per acre of good hay. There are nu- 
 merous ponds of water, (in the whole, the township is only fit for 
 grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is traversed by Pipe Stone Creek. Oak Lake, a fine sheet 
 of water, is partially in the north-east corner. Occasional islands of 
 timber, suited to settlers' wants, may be found in the northerly part 
 of the township. Large hay marshes and meadows throughout,, 
 making a choice district for grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 9. Most of this township is marsh and hay meadow, which 
 will cut from one and a half to two and a half tons per acre. A large 
 number of ponds are scattered throughout. Sand hills in the north. 
 Occasional patches of bush, fit for fencing, &c. The line of the C. P. 
 R. crosses the north-east corner. Sections 33 and north half of 35 
 are well suited for farming ; the remainder is best adapted for stock 
 raising. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is traversed by the Assiniboine River, in the vicinity of 
 which is to be found a good growth of oak, elm, &c., with a number 
 of poplar bluffs in other parts of the township. The line of the C. 
 P. R. cuts off the eouth-west comer. Good water is to be found ir 
 almost any part of the township. Well adapted for mixed farming. 
 
 Tp. 11. Is traversed on the west side by the Assiniboine River, 
 with a mixed growth of oak, elm, ash and poplar along its banks. 
 The surface is generally rolling, with a soil of dark sandy loam on » 
 
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 clay and gravel subsoil. A fair growth of grass and good water 
 throughout the township. Is fairly well adapted for general farm- 
 ing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 12. Is cut on the west side by the Assiniboine River. In all 
 respects same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is rolling, in some places hilly, with occasional patches of 
 poplar bush. The soil is chiefly a dark sandy loam, with a sandy 
 And gravelly subsoil. Arrow Creek cuts oflE" the north-west corner. 
 There are a number of good hay marshes and meadows, and plenty 
 of good water. Taken altogether, the township is adapted for 
 general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is well drained by a number of ravines. Arrow Creek 
 flows through the east half of the township. The surface is undu- 
 lating, with occasional bluffs of medium-sized poplar scattered ovei- 
 it. Soil, tfec, same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 15. Section 5 is the only available one in the township. Is gently 
 unaulating, with an occasional patch of small poplar. The soil is 
 a. black loam, with clay subsoil. Water and grass good. Well suited 
 for farming. 
 
 R. 26. 
 
 Tp. 6. Generally low, with numerous hay meadows, which will cut 
 two tons per acre. This township is best jwiapted for stock raising. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is a light sandy loam, with a light subsoil. The surface is 
 broken in the north by the banks of Pipe Stone Greek, which are 
 176 feet high. This township cannot be recommended for general 
 farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is traversed in a north-easterly direction by Pipe Stone 
 ■Creek. The surface, as a rule, is undulating, with a number of 
 marshes and meadows, which grow large quantities of hay. The soil 
 is rather light, consisting of a sandy loam. The township is better 
 adapted for grazing than general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 9. Is undulating open prairie, with a soil of sandy loam and a 
 «andy clay subsoil. Sections 17, 19 and 33 ai-e well adapted for 
 
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 general agricultural purposes ; remainder best adapted for grazing 
 purposes. 
 
 Tp. 10. Is gently rolling prairie, traversed by Boss Hill (/reek. 
 The soil is generally a sandj'' loam, with a sandy clay subsoil. Virden, 
 a station on the line of the C. P. R., is located on section 22. Almost 
 all of this township is fit for farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 11. Gently rolling prairie, with a soil of dark .sandy loam and 
 gravelly clay subsoil, with sand in some localities. Water and '^a^y 
 in numerous ponds and meadows good. A capital tow^dnip for 
 general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp, 12. The north-east corner is traversed by the Assiniboine 
 River. Banks of valley and ravines are fairly wooded. In addition 
 to water in river, there are a number of ponds. The township is 
 generally rolling ; the soil and subsoil same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 13. The Assiniboine flows through the township in a south- 
 easterly direction, while Arrow Creek runs south-westerly and 
 empties into the river near the centre of the township. Sufficient 
 timber for settlement purposes may be found in the vicinity of the 
 river and creek. Surface rolling ; soil same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. li. Is gently rolling prairie, with numerous bluffs of poplar 
 suitable for building and fencing purposes. Good hay meadows and 
 small ponds are numerous. The soil is a rich sandy clay, with sandy 
 clay subsoil ; well adapted for farming. 
 
 R. 27. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is chiefly undulating prairie ; soil a sandy clay loam, with 
 gravelly clay subsoil. There are numerous hay meadows, which will 
 cut one to two tons per acre ; water is plentiful. 13, 15, 31 and 35 
 are excellent farming sections ; the remainder is best adapted for 
 grazing. 
 
 Tp. 8. Is chiefly undulating prairie, well watered. Numerous 
 small meadows are scattered throughout the township. Well adapt- 
 ed for mixed farming. 
 
 Tp. 9. Is liilly in north-east corner ; remainder is undulating open 
 
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 prairie, with a rich darl< sandy loam, subsoil gravelly clay in some 
 places, mixed with sand. Wat«!r and grass same as preceding. Seventy- 
 five per cent, of township adapted for general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 10. Rolling prairie, traversed in the south-west by a small 
 stream. 8oil, as a rule, is a sandy luam, with a sandy clay subsoil. 
 There are several small poplar bluffs in vicinity of creek. Numerous 
 good hay meadows and ])onds of good water make it a very desirable 
 township foi stock grazing. 
 
 Tp. 11. Undulating to hilly, with numerous ponds of good water 
 and small hay meadows. The soil is generally a dark sandy loam, 
 with sandy clay subsoil, well adapted for general agricultural purposes. 
 
 Sections 3, north half of 13, 21, north hall of 2.5, 27 and 35 are 
 amongst the most d'.fsirable. 
 
 Tp. 12. Sold. 
 
 Tp. 13. The Assiniboine River tlows down the east side. Its banks 
 are fairly well timbered with a mixed growth of oak, aspen, fee- 
 Occasional patches of small wood may be found in other parts of the 
 township. Surface is generally rolling, with a soil of rich dark loam 
 and clay subsoil, sometimes mixed with gravel. Well adajjted for 
 general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is traversed by the Assiniboine River, with a belt of good 
 timber, oak, elm, &;c., along its banks. Except part Inoken by river, 
 the surface is rolling prairie ; soil dark loam, with clay subsoil. A 
 number of excellent hay meadows and pond^ of good water at in- 
 tervals throughout the township. This township is well adapted for 
 mixed farming. 9, 17, 10, 21 and 23 are the best sections. 
 
 R. 28. 
 
 Tp. 7. Is undulating, with numerous ponds of good water and 
 meadows of excellent hay. The soil is chiefly .sandy loam, with clay 
 and gravel subsoil ; best adapted for grazing. 
 
 Tp. 8. Same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 9. Is traversed by Pipe Stone Creek, with a limited quantity 
 of poplar, &c., along its bank. Small meadows and ponds occupy 
 the larger portion of the surface on the north-oast side of the creek. 
 
 
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 while the north-west side is comparatively dry. Soil is a dark sandy 
 loam, with clay and gravel subsoil ; iu some places sandy clay sub- 
 soil. Well adapted for mixed farming. 
 
 Tp. 10. Surface is well drained by a number of small ravines 
 running in a south-easterly direction. Undulating prairie, compara- 
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 farming. 
 
 Tp 11. Undulating prairie, with small ponds and hay meadows. 
 The line of the C. P. R. crosses the township in a south-easterly 
 directioa Surface is generally undulating, with a good soil of dark 
 loam and clay subsoil, sometimes mixed with sand and gravel. 
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 Tp. 12. Open rolling prairie, with numerous ]>■ 'ids and hay mea- 
 dows. Soil sandy loam, better adapted for giuzing than general 
 farming purposes. Elkhorn Station, on the line of the C. P. R., is 
 .situated^ on section 3. 
 
 Tp. 13. The west half of 7 and east half of 31 are the only lands 
 unsold. Surface is rolling, with a soil of sandy loam and gravelly 
 clay subsoil. Water and grass good. Suitable for farming. 
 
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 Tp. 15. Is chiefly undulating prairie, broken on the east by the 
 banks of the Assiniboine Valley. Timber in suflicient quantities to 
 .supply settlers' wants may be found in the vicinity of the river. The 
 township is traversed west to east by Scissors Creek, a tributary of 
 the Assiniboine. The soil is a dark sandy loam, with a subsoil of 
 clay and gravel. By reason of numerous hay meadows and ponds, 
 this township is better adapted for grazing than general farming 
 purposes. Section 17 is choice farming land. 
 
 Tp. 16. Is light sandy loam, traversed by the Assiniboine River 
 and Beaver Creek. BluflTs of small poplar, &c., aie scattered through- 
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 Tp. 8. Is a rich dark loam, 6 to 20 inches deep, with clay subsoil. 
 The surface is rolling open prairie, traversed by a small creek con- 
 taining good water. There are a number of choice hay meadows in 
 various parts of the township, particularly along creek bottom, which 
 will cut from one to two tons per acre. 1, 3, 17, 19, 31 and 33 are the 
 best sections, and will make excellent farms ; remainder of township 
 better adapted for stock raising. 
 
 Tp. 9. The Pipe Stone River cuts off the north-east corner. Surface 
 is generally rolling, with a soil ot dark loam and gravelly clay subsoil. 
 A small quantity of scrub oak and poplar along banks of Pipe Stone 
 Valley. 5, 7, 13, 17, 19, 27, 31 and 33 are sections well adapted to 
 agriculture ; remainder for mixed farming. 
 
 Tp. 1 0. Is gently rolling prairie, with a good sandy clay loam and 
 gravelly clay subsoil. There are several mill sites in this township 
 on the Pipe Stone, which intersects south-west corner. Numerous 
 good hay meadows and ponds. This district, too, is well opened up 
 bj' one of the oldest trails in the country — that irom Brandon to 
 Moose Mountain and other points in the far west. For stock farming 
 it would be difficult to find a more desirable locality than this 
 township. 
 
 Tp. 11. Supeiiluous water may be readily drained into two 
 ravines which traverse the township in a southerly direction. Shal- 
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 loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. Sections 1 and 31 are particularly 
 choice. 
 
 Tp. 12. The line of the C. P. R. crosses in a north-westerly direc- 
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 township. The surface is gently rolling praii'ie, with a st)il of dark 
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 Is rolling prairie, traversed in various directions by a 
 number of ravines, into which ponds may be drained. The soil, as a 
 rule, is a dark loam from six inches to two ff^ftt deep, with a clay 
 subsoil, in some places mixed with gravel. There are a number of 
 meadows, which will cut from one to two tons per acre of excellent 
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 than general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is traversed by Scissors Creek. A number of patches of 
 poplar bush adorn the north half Surface, as a rule, is open rolling 
 prairie, with sail and subsoil same as preceding. vVell adapted for 
 general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 15. Scissors Creek, a small stream of fairly good water, flows 
 through the township. Surface is chiefly rolling, dotted here and 
 there with clumps of poplar bu.sh. Soil is a rich dark loam, with 
 clay subsoil, occasionally mixed with a little gravel. This is a choice 
 township for general agricultural purposes. 
 
 Tp. 10. Rolling ])rairie, traversed by Beaver Creek, a tributary of 
 the Qu'Appelle, containing good watei-. There are numerous bluffs of 
 small poplar scattered over the surface, which aflo'd a fcujjily of 
 fencing, fuel. &c. Good water and hay in ponds and meadows. Soil 
 is a sandy loam, with a gravelly clay subsoil. Sections 3, 5, 7, 9 and 
 19 are best, and suited for general farming ; remainder suitable for 
 grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 17. Is traversed in an easterly direction by the Qu'Appelle 
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 too light for farming purposes. Ponds and marshes, to say nothing 
 of muskegs, are numerous. Only fit for graeing. 
 
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 Tp. 12. Pipe Stone Creek runs through south-west corner. South 
 half and part of north half consists of alternate patches of prairie 
 and poplar bush, large enough foi- domestic purposes. Surface cliiefl}' 
 rolling, with a soil of dark loam. A large numbei- of hay mcadowg 
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 Tp. 13. 13 rolling, with occasional patches of bush in the southern 
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 water. Soil is a d?.rk loam, six inches to two feet deep, with a clay 
 8ubsoil, in some cases slightly mixed with gravel Well adapted for 
 general farming purposes. 
 
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 Tp. 13. Is well watered by the Pipe Stone River, which cuts off 
 the south-west coiner, and several coulees. The C. P. R. crosses in 
 a north-westerly direction, with Moosomin, one of the most impor- 
 tant stations on the line, located on section 33. Here also the Moose 
 and Wood Mountain trail from Fort EUice is intersected bv the 
 Brandon and Qu'AppUe trail, making Moosomin an important dis- 
 tributing point for a large tract of country. The surface is dotted 
 with islands of poplar and clumps of willow. Good water and hay 
 are abundant. Surface is chiefly rolling, with a soil of rich dark 
 loam and clay subsoil, mixed with a small per centage of limestone 
 gravel. The very perfection of soil for cereals. 
 
 Tp. l-t. Is rolling alternating in prairie and bush land. Timber is 
 sufficiently large for settlement purposes. Is well drained by a 
 number of large coulees. An abundance of good hay and water. 
 The soil is a dark loam, with a clay and gravel subsoil. Altogether 
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 Tp. 14. Is chiefly undulating, largely taken up with hay marshes, 
 meadows, ponds of good water, and bluffs of poplar and willow — 
 poplar large enough for fencing, &;c. Two large coulees — one cut- 
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 excellent water. Red Jacket, a station on the line of the C. P. R.. 
 which crosses the township in a north-westerly direction, offers 
 excellent shipping facilities foi the movement of produce, &c. Soil 
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 Tp. 15. Is traversed by a creek and several large drains, contain- 
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 pouf^j and splendid shelter, the township is better adapted tor graz- 
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 Tp. 11. Is well drained by the Little Pipe Stone, which traverses 
 the township from east to west, and a number of coulees which 
 empty into it from north and south. Timber in limited quantities 
 may be found in the vicinity of the stream. The soil is a rich dark 
 loam, with a good clay subsoil, occasionally mixed with gravel. An 
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 of water and hay. The township is well suited for farming. 
 
 Tp. 13. Timber suitable for fencing, fuel, tfec, may be found in the 
 neighborhood of the Pipe Stone, which flows through the north part 
 of the township. Soil, water and hay same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 14. The line of the C. P. R. cuts off the north-east corner. The 
 surface is chiefly rolling, with numerous groves of p oplar and willow. 
 A branch of the Pipe Stone traverses the township in a south- 
 easterly direction. Good water in ponds and excellent hay in 
 meadows make it a desirable grazing locality, although 19, 23, 33 
 and 35 are good sections for general farming purposes. The soil is 
 a dark sandy loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. 
 
 Tp. 15. Wapella. ''section 10) is on the line of the C. P. R., which 
 crosses the township in a north-westerly direction. The sui face is rol- 
 ling, with a soil of dark sandy loam and sandy clay subsoil. Numerous 
 hay marshes and meadows, a plentiful supply of good water and 
 excellent shelter, are sufficient reasons for classing this amongst the 
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 Tp. 11. Surface gently rolling ; the soil throughout lieing a black 
 sandy loam, varyinj^' from si.x to 20 inches in depth, with suIksoII 
 of clay and small percentage of gravel. There are numerous ponds 
 in this part of the townshij) (though many of them can be readily 
 drained), and. taken on the wiiole, it is well suited for stock raising. 
 There is a fair amount of timber to bo had, section 25 Ijcing estimated 
 to cut about eight hundred cords. 
 
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 tliern part ot the town.shij) is a rich black loam, from one to two feet 
 deep, while on the southern part it is more of a sandy loam. In the 
 nionth of June, when the examinations were made, a number of 
 ponds wore found ; but many of them, with drainage, could be easily 
 tran.sformed into excellent hay meadows. The town.ship is suffici- 
 ently wooded to meet the requirements of settlers, and on some sec- 
 tions as much as 500 cords of wood can be cut. It is well adapted 
 for farming and grazing purpo.ses. 
 
 Tp, 13. Surface is rolling, somewhat broken in the north-east by 
 the banks of the Pipe Stone Creek, which runs through that part of 
 the township. The .soil is principally a gravelly loam, with clay 
 subsoil. Water is plentiful and of good quality, and there are many 
 natural drains running through the township, making the reelaiining 
 of low and wet lands an easy matter. There is a scattering f>f aspen 
 and willow on a number of the .sections, .some of which would answer 
 for fence rails Most of the sections are well suited for general 
 farming purposes, and those that are not would do well foi- grazing. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is rolling prairie, traver.sed by natural drains, which can 
 be utilized in reducing the area of wet land. The soil is a black 
 sandy loam, mixed with gravel, and the subsoil is clay, in which 
 there is a small per centage of gravel. The grass is plentiful and of 
 fair quality, as also is the water ; and sections having an excess of 
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 HectiuiiH are wull tiiiibured, and will atfurd an ample Hupply of tire- 
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 general farming purpoHes. 
 
 Tp. 15. Surface is roiling prairie, couHiderably broken by marsheti 
 and drains. The soil is principally a black loam, with clay subsoil, 
 which in some |)laces is mixed with a per centage of gravel. There is 
 a good growth of prairie grass on the uplands, and the edges of ponds 
 and marshes will yield an average crop of one and a half tons per 
 acre of good hay. Water is abundant both in marshes and ruiming 
 creeks. The IdW and wet land can be cheaply reclaimed. The 0. 
 P. R. runs through the north-west part of the township.and Burrows 
 Station is located on section 31, so that this locality is a desirable one 
 on account of railroad facilities. The township may be considered a 
 fairly good one for agricultural and stock raising purposes. 
 
 R. 2, West of 2nd I. M. 
 Tp. 12. Surface features, soil, water and grass same as jireceding. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is rolling prairie, broken by ridges and marshes. The soil 
 is a dark sandy loam, with clay and gravel subsoil. Orass on the 
 uplands is abundant, and plenty of hay can be cut on the meadows. 
 Water. of fair quality can be had on every section in su^^h abun- 
 ance at present as to render the township as a whole more desirable 
 for stock raising than general farming purposes. Sections 5, 19 and 
 23 are mentioned by the examiners as suitable lor tillage. 
 
 Tp. 14!. Surface is rolling prairie, breaking into hills on the south- 
 west. General slope is towards the Pipe Stone River, which runs 
 through sections 19, 17, 16, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The soil is a dark 
 sandy loam, with clay subsoil, in which there is found a small per 
 centage of gravel. TL e is a good growth of grass on the uplands 
 and sufficient hay in th(; meadows and around the margins of the 
 marshes to supply every requirement of settlers. Water is to be 
 found in the ponds and maishes, while that of the Pipe Stone River 
 is pure, ever running water. Timber, both for firewood arid fencing, 
 abounds in the township. The majority of the sections are well 
 adapted for general farming ; remainder reported as more suitable 
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 Tp. 15. Is rolling prairie, with occasional patches of poplar, suit- 
 able for fencing or fuel. In other respects same as preceeding. 
 
 Tp. 16. Is rolling prairie, much broken by sloughs and marshes. 
 The soil is a dark sandy loam, with a sandy clay subsoil. Good 
 grass on the uplands and the margins of the marshes and meadows 
 There is a small growth of poplar scattered over the township, but 
 not in sufficient quantity to be taken into consideration. 
 
 Whitewood Station, on the C. P. R., is located on section 7. This 
 township would need a good deal of drainage to make it an agricul- 
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 Tp. 12. Is rolling prairie, intersected by natural drains, containing 
 water of fairly good quality. The soil is chiefly a dark sandy loam, 
 with clay subsoil, containing a small per centage of fine gravel. 
 Grass on the uplands is fair ; and small marshes, that dry up in the 
 huiumer, afford sufficient hay land. Taken as a whole, this half of 
 the township is well suited for general farming. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is gently rolling prairie, splendidly drained by Creeks, 
 which run north and empty into the Pipe Stone River. The soil is 
 a dark sandy loam, on a sandy and gravelly clay subsoil. Water is 
 plentiful and of good quality. Good grass and plenty of hay land 
 for all requirements. This is a first-rate township for general farmipg. 
 
 Tp. 14. The s."irface is gently rolling, intersected by natural drains 
 and creeks, the latter joining the Pipe Stone River, which runs 
 through the north-east quai ^er of the township. The soil is a rich 
 dark sandy loam, with clay and gravel subsoil. The water is very 
 good ; and owing to the numerous creeks and natural drains, all low 
 and wet land can be easily and cheaply reclaimed. Grass on the 
 uplands is good, and th? bottom lands of creeks and margins of 
 marshes will give suf ^cient hay. (The estimate of timber at the 
 time of examination was as follows: Section 13, one hundred and 
 fifty cords; section 19, torty cords; section 25, two hundred cords, 
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 fence rails ; section 31, one hundred and fifty cords ; section 33, 
 sixty cords ; section 35, three hundred cords.) This is a capital 
 township for general farming. 
 
 Tp. 15. The surface is rolling, with occasional patches of small 
 poplar and numerous marshes and meadows. There are several 
 natural drains running through the township, which will be available 
 for reclaiming wet lands. The soil is a black sandy loam, with sub- 
 soil of clay and gravel. Water is plentiful and good, aud the grass 
 on the uplands is of fair growth, while the meadows will give a large 
 yield of hay. This township, until drained, will be best adapted for 
 mixed farming. It lies within easy reach of Percival and White- 
 wood, both stations on the line of the C. P. R. 
 
 Tp. 16. The line of the C. P. R crosses tthe township in a north- 
 westerly direction. Percival Station is located on section 19. In 
 other respects the township is the same as the preceding. 
 
 R. 4, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 12. The surface is rolling prairie, with very little wet land. 
 The acreage of arable land is much above the average. The soil is a 
 light clay, somewhat sandy, with a gi'avelly claj- subsoil. Water is 
 good and plentiful. There is a fair growth of prairie grass, and hay 
 can be cut on the edges of the marshes and drains. Its proximity 
 to Moose Mountain will enable settlers to obtain fuel without difll- 
 culty. This part of the township is well adapted for general farming. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is open rolling prairie. The soil is sand and clay loam, 
 with subsoil of clay. There is plenty of water, and natural drains 
 which can be utilized for carrying off the surplus. The grass on the 
 uplands is good, but that around the marshes is coarse and mixed 
 with weeds, so that hay would be inferior. Altogether the township 
 is well adapted for general farmirig purposes. 
 
 Tp. 14, Is gently rolling prairie, much broken by marshes; these 
 however can be drained towards the Pipe Stone Creek, which runs 
 past tho north end of the township. The soil of tlie south half is a 
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 clay loam, with clay subsoil. There is good water and plenty of it. 
 Grass on the uplands is good, but is coarse around the marshes. 
 The township^ as a whole, is best adapted for grazing, but section 1» 
 is reported as choice for general farming purposes ; and as to section 
 15, the examiner says : " It would not require much labor to drain 
 this section, when it would be superb for agricultural purposes." 
 
 Tp. 15. Surface is gently rolling prairie. The soil is a clay loam, 
 mixed in some places with sand and clay, with sandy clay subsoil. 
 Water is plentiful and good, especially in Pipe Stone Creek, which 
 flows through the south half of the township. There is a fair growth 
 of prairie grass on the uplands, and the meadows will cut about two 
 two tons of hay per acre. This township is fairly well suited for 
 general farming purposes, though some sections, by reason of low wet 
 land, are better adapted for grazing purposes. 
 
 Tp. 16. Is gently rolling prairie, hroken by ponds and marshes. 
 The soil is a sand and clay loam, with a subsoil of clay, mixed in some 
 places with a per centage of gravel. Water is good in the ponds 
 and marshes. Tliere is an average growth of grass on the uplands, 
 but the hay about tae lowlands will be coarse. A. good deal of 
 draining is necessary before this township can be farmed. Section 
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 with gravelly clay subsoil. The grass is of fair quality and growth 
 on the uplands, but there is very little hay land. This part of the 
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 Tp. 13. Surface is rolling, with a deep marsh in the north half 
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 iaiiiiiag purposes —soil iating 1|, rela,tive value 2|. 
 
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 fuel. The soil is a sandy loam, with sandy clay subsoil. Much of the 
 land is low, with a superbundance of water. In its natural state 
 this township can only be recommended for grazing purposes. There 
 is plenty of good hay. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2i. 
 
 Tp. 15. The Pipe Stone River runs in an easterly direction. 75 per 
 cent, of the surface is covered with a dense growth of small poplar 
 and willow. Numerous marshes and ponds occupy a large portion 
 of the remainder. This township cannot be recommended for general 
 farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 16. The line of the C. P. R. crosses the north part of the town- 
 ship, with Broadview, a rapidly-growing town and terminus of a 
 railroad division, located on section 25. Weed Creek, taking its rise 
 in a lake of the same name, winds its tortuous course through a val- 
 ley about five chains in width and thirty to forty feet below the 
 prairie level,^cn its way t© join its waters with the Qu'i: !>})*' Je, a 
 little east of Crooked Lake. 
 
 Weed Lake, charming and picturesque, is located chiefly in the 
 south-east corner of the township. At certain points the banks are 
 bolil and precipitous, with a rugged |rock-bound shore ; at others, a 
 gentle upward slope from the gravelly beach backward to the sky 
 line, a distance of foity chains, with an occasional oak and poplar 
 grove to lend variety to the scene and enhance the beauty of a most 
 delightful spot. Some of the sections bordering on the east side of 
 the lake are very beautiful, section 1 being reported by the examiner 
 as the choicest. 
 
 The township is chitfly open prairie, ,vith a soil of sandy loam, 
 an.' well adapted for settlement. 
 
 R. 6, west of 2nd L M. 
 
 Tp. 13. Is rolling prairie, with a soil of dark sandy loam and gra- 
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 is an abundance of hay and water. The entire township, except sec- 
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 Tp. 15. The Pipestone River, flowing through a gorge one hundred 
 and thirty feet deep, cuts off" the north-east. Surface is rolling, 
 breaking into hills in the north. A considerable quantity of bush 
 is to be found growing in bluffs throughout the township. The soil 
 is a dark sandy clay loam. Rates IJ, relative value 3. 
 
 Tp. 16. The C. P. R. cuts off" the north-east corner of the town- 
 ship. Oaksbela Station is located on section 33. The Pipe Stone 
 River touches the south-west corner. The southerly part of the 
 township is broken by the Weed hills, which are well wooded and 
 furnish an ample supply of fencing, fuel, &c., for settlers. The north 
 half is chiefly open prairie. The soil of the entire township is a sandy . 
 clay loam, suitable for farming. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2 J. 
 
 R 7, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 13 and 14. Open rolling prairie, with a soil of dark sandy 
 clay loam and a sandy clay subsoil. Splendid hay meadows and 
 ponds of good water make these townships desirable for grazing 
 purposes. 
 
 Tp. ii'. I,s partially in the Weed hills. Twenty to twenty-five 
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 settlement purposes. Soil, etc., same as preceding. 
 
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 fairly well wooded, the timber being sufficiently large for settlement 
 purposes. The Pipe Stone River flowing south-easterly, with a good 
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 clay loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. Taken altogether, the town- 
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 the south-west corner of the township. The surface is rolling : and 
 water and grass good and plentiful. The soil is a dark sandy loam, 
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 Tp. 13. Consists of gently rolling prairie, with a soil of clay loam 
 six to sixteen inches deep, and a gravelly clay subsoil. The ponds^ 
 are perhaps not sufficiently numerous, but the water is good. A 
 really fine township for general farming purposes. Soil rates 1^,. 
 relative value, 2. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is foiling prairie, well drained by a tributary of Moose 
 Mountain Creek. Ponds of good water are to be found at intervals 
 throughout the township. The soil is chiefly clay loam (in some 
 cases mixed with a little gravel) and a gravelly clay subsoil. With 
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 for general farming purposes. Soil rates \\, relative value 2. 
 
 Tp. 15. Is traversed by Summer Berry Creek. The surface is 
 rolling, interspersed with numerous ponds and rich meadow lands. 
 There are also several small but very beautiful lakes in the town- 
 ship. The Weed hills, a few miles to the north-east, are well wooded... 
 furnishinfir material for building and fencing, and plenty of fuel. The 
 soil is a rich clay loam, mixed, on the uplands, with a small per % 
 centage of gravel, and a clay subsoil. Although the township, as a 
 whole, is better adapted for grazing than general agriculture, yet 
 sections 5, 7, 17 and 19 will make capital farms. Soil rates 1^,. 
 relative value, 1\. 
 
 Tp. 16. Is partially in the Weed hills. The south half is well 
 wooded with poplar, suitable for fencing, fuel, etc. A lake of good 
 clear water is situate in the southern part of the township. The 
 Qu'Appelle trail crosses the north half, which is almost entirely open 
 rolling prairie, with an excellent soil of sandy clay loam, every sec- 
 tion of which may be cultivated. The south half can only be recom- 
 mended for grazing purposes. Soil rates 1, relative value \\. 
 
 Tp. 17. The C. P. R. (Summerberry Station section 7) crosses the 
 south half of this really fine agricultural township, ofiering every con- 
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 by a number of small ravines which traverse it in various directions. 
 Soil rates 1, relative value 1^. 
 
 R. 9, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
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 Tp. 13. Is traversed by Moose Mountain Creek, fifty to seventy- 
 feet below the prairie level. The surface is chiefly open rolling 
 prairie, with a soil of gravelly clay loam and a clay subsoil. Through- 
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 offering excellent facilities for mixed farming. Soil rates 1^, relative 
 value 2J. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is rolling prairie, with a soil of sandy clay loam and gra ' 
 velly clay subsoil. The south half, which is well adapted for geneial 
 farming purposes, is well drained by two deep coulees. The north 
 half contains numerous punds and grass marshes, which render it a 
 <»pital locality for grazing purposes. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2J. 
 
 Tp. 15. Wolf Creek (having its source in this township) flows 
 north into the Qu'Appelle. The surface is rolling, broken by nu- 
 , merous ponds and hay marshes. The soil is a sandy clay loam, with 
 gravelly clay subsoil. 23, 27, 33 and 35 are the only sections that 
 can be recommended for general farming ; thu remainder is well 
 adapted for general grazing J purposes. Soil rates 1^, relative 
 value 2J. 
 
 Tp. 16. Wolf Hills, so called, lie almost wholly within this town- 
 ship ; in point of fact, however, the surface, instead of being hilly, is 
 simply high rolling prairie, beautifully drained by a number of cou- 
 lees which intersect it. The soil is generally a dark sandy loam, 
 with a gravelly clay subsoiL Ninety per cent, of land ib all that can 
 be desired for farming purposes. There are several bluffs of small 
 poplar on the east side of the township. Soil rates 1^, relative 
 value, 2. 
 
 Tp. 17. The C. P. R. crosses the south half. Wolf Creek cuts off 
 the north-west corner. In other respects the township is identical 
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 Tp. 18. Is traversed by the magnificent Qu'Appelle Valley, with 
 its wondrously rich bottom lands of alluvial depont. Wolf Creek, 
 emptying into the river m this township, and a number of ravinea, 
 make the drainage perfect. Timber for domestic purposes may be 
 had in the neighborhood of the sti-eams. The surface is rolling, with 
 a soil of rich clay loam, in some places containing a small per centage 
 of sand, and clay subsoil. The entire township is good, but sections 
 27, 31, 33 and 35 are superb. Soil rates ], relative value 1|. 
 
 Tp. 19a. The surface and soil is the same as the preceding town- 
 ship. No timber. Soil rates 1, relative value l|. 
 
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 Tp. 13. Is rolling prairie, with a soil of clay loam, mixed in some 
 places with sand, in others with gravel. There are numerous mea- 
 dows of excellent hay and ponds of good water, making it more 
 valuable m a grazing than a general farming district. 15, 21 and 27 
 however will make good farms, especially 27, which is choice. Soil 
 rates 1^, relative value 2|. 
 
 Tp, 14. Is traversed in a south-easteHy direction by Moose Moun- 
 tain Creek, and well watered by numerous ponds. Large hay 
 meadows are numerous. The soil is a sandy loam. This township 
 cannot be highly recommended for agricultural purposes. 
 
 Tp. 16. The north half consists of poplar and willow bush and 
 open prairie. Hay marshes and ponds of good water abound. The 
 south half is equally wet. The surface is rolling, with a soil of rich 
 dark loam and a clay and gravel subsoil. Altogether it is a capital 
 grazing township, but cannot be recommisnded for agriculture. 
 
 Tp. ] 6. Wolf Creek cuts off the north-east corner. The surface is 
 rolling, with numerous bluffs of small poplar and willow in the south 
 half North half is open prairie, with plenty of water and graaS' 
 The soil is a rich dark loam, eight to eighteen inches deep. Sections 
 13, 25 and 27 are choice farming lands. The remainder of the town- 
 ship is best adapted for grazing. Soil ranges 1^, relative value 3. 
 
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 4Soil is a rich dark loam, with a gravelly clay subaoil. Wolf Creek 
 traverses the township in a north-easterly direction on the east side, 
 with some poplar bush in the immediate vicinity. Well adapted for 
 general farming purposes. Soil rates 1, lelative value 2. > > , 
 
 Tp. 18. The Qu'Appelle lliver enters this township at section 31, 
 -and flowing in a south-easterly direction, leaves it at section 13. A 
 sufficient supply of timber may be had along the banks of the river 
 4ind other parts of the township to meet the wants of settlers. The 
 suiface is rolling, dotted here and there with islands of poplar and 
 ponds of good water. A very desirable township for general farming 
 purposes. Soil rates 1, relative value 2. 
 
 Tp. 19a. Is rolling prairie, with a rich clay loam. The Qu'Appelle 
 Valley lies adjacent to the south boundary of the township. Good 
 wood, good water, good hay. Desirable in every respect for general 
 farming purposes. 
 
 R, 11, west of 2nd I. M. ; ^ 
 
 Tp. 13. The surface is rolling, largely interspei'sed with grass 
 marshes and ponds of good water. The soil is a sandy clay loam and 
 gravelly clay subsoil. Sections 23 and 25 will make good farms ; re- 
 mainder of township, until drained, only fit for grazing. Soil rates 
 IJ, relative value 2|. 
 
 Tp. 14. The north half is traversed by Moose Mountain Creek, 
 which expands, in section 25, into a beautiful spring-water lake, 
 with gravelly bottom and stony shore. The surface is generally 
 rolling, broken with numerous marshes and meadows. The soil is a 
 sandy loam, with a subsoil of sandy and gravelly clay, well adapted 
 for grazing purposes. 
 
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 Tp. 17, SiNTALUTA Station, section 34, is on the line of the C. P. 
 R. Indian Head hills break into the south end. The remainder of 
 the township is rolling, with a soil of rich dark sandy loam end 
 gravelly clay subsoil. Except south tier of sections, which are ex- 
 cellent grazing lands, the entire township is specially adapted for 
 general fanning purposes. Soil rates 1, relative value 2. 
 
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 Tp. 18. The Qu'Appelle River touches the noith-east corner. The 
 banks of the valley are well wooded with poplar suitable for fencing, 
 fuel, etc. Occasional patches of same kind of timber in other paiis 
 of the township. The C. P. R. cuts oflF the south-west comer. The 
 soil is a rich dark sandy loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. Suited in 
 every respect to the wants of the agriculturist. Soil rates 1, relative 
 value 2. 
 
 R. 12, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
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 Tp. 14. The north-east corner is intersected by Moose Mountain 
 Creek. A number of small lakes are to be found in the north half 
 The surface, which is chiefly rolling, is dotted with numerous marshes 
 and small ponda .The soil is a sandy loam, with gravelly clay sub- 
 soil. Sections 9, 17 and 19 are well adapted for farming, while the 
 township, as a whole, is best suited for grazing purposes. Soil rates 
 1^, relative value 2^. . s 
 
 Tp. 18. The line of the C. P. R. ciosses the south half of the town- 
 ship. In other respects same as preceding. . ,v ; ^ v 
 
 R. 13, west of 2nd f. M. '; 
 
 Tp. 14. Is undulating open prairie with a soil of rich dark loam, 
 six to sixteen inches deep, with a clay and gravel subt. oil. A. number 
 of small ponds and meadows give a good supply of water and grass. 
 Admirably adapted for general agriculture. Soil rates 1^, relative 
 value 2. 
 
 Tp. 18. Is undulating, with occasional patches of poplar bush 
 The soil is a rich friable dark loam, with a gravelly clay subsoil 
 Indian Head (section 13), a thriving town on the C. P. R., is situated 
 in the heart of one of the richest districts in the North-west, and 
 bids fair to become, in a short time, a large business centre. 
 
 Every section in the township is good farming land. Th« head 
 quarters of the Bell Farming Company is on this section, and that 
 company alone have more than two thousand acres ready for crop 
 this year. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2. 
 
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 Tp. ] 4. The surface is undulating. Several large coulees traverse 
 the township in a south-easterly direction. The soil is a sandy olay 
 loam, with a clay subsoil, mixed with a small per centage of sand 
 and gravel. The whole township may be classed as medium farming 
 land. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2. 
 
 Tp, 15. Is undulating open i)rairie, with a soil of good sandy clay 
 loam, on a gravelly clay subsoil. Good water is to be found in any 
 of the numerous ponds, and capital meadows, which will cut from 
 one and a half to two tons per acre of excellent hay, are not uncom- 
 mon. The entire township is medium farming land, not a section 
 but will adiuit of cultivation. Soil rates U, relative value 21. 
 
 Tp. 16. Surface is rolling, with soil same as preceding. A hay 
 marsh, on section 23, will cut a large amount of hay. Water of fair 
 quality is plentiful. The township is medium farming land, except 
 on sections 23, 25, 27 and 33, which are best adapted for grazing. 
 Soil rates 2, relative value 3. 
 
 Tp. 18. Qu'Appelle Station (section 21) on the G. P. R., which 
 crosses the township from east to west, is the central point of an ex- 
 tensive and really fine agi'icultural district. The suiface is rolling, 
 in some parts densely wooded, while in other parts open prairie and 
 bush alternate. The soil is chiefly a clay loam, twelve to twenty 
 inches deep, with a clay subsoil. Soil rates 1, relative value 2|. 
 
 R. l.i, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is traversed by the Waacana River ("Pile of Bones"). The 
 surface is undulating, with a soil of sandy clay loam and gravelly 
 clay subsoil. The township is fairly well adapted for general 
 farming purposes. Soil rates 2, relative value 2|. 
 
 Tp. 15. Same as preceding. 
 
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 the township from south to north. The .surface, soil, etc., is the same 
 as the preceding. 
 
 Tp. 17. AH sold. 
 
 Tp. 19. All sold. 
 
 Tp. 20. South tier sold ; remainder, Reserve — Pasquaw's Band. 
 
 Tp. 21. The most westerly of " the fishing lakes " of the beautiful 
 Qu'Appelle Valley stretches across the township from west to east. 
 The banks of the valley are two hundred feet high, in many places pre- 
 cipitous, and well wooded with a growth of poplar sufficiently large 
 for settlement purpo.ses. The soil is a dark loam of great richness, 
 on a subsoil of clay. Soil rates 1, relative value 2. 
 
 Note. — This township is fractional ; all south of the Qu'Appelle 
 being included in Indian Reserve. , 
 
 Tp. 22. Is rolling prairie, with a plentiful supjjly of good water 
 and excellent hay. Several blutts of small poplar in south half. The 
 soil is a dark clay loam and clay subsoil. Soil rates 1|, relative 
 value 2^. 
 
 R. 16, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 18. McLean Station (section 13) is on the line of the C. P. R., 
 which crosses the south half of the townshiji. The surface is rolling, 
 interspersed with numerous ponds and meadows of good water and 
 hay, and patches of bush land, suitable for fuel, etc. Sections 17, 
 10 and 25 are good farming lands; remainder better adapted for 
 stock grazing. Soil rates 1 ^, relative value 3. 
 
 Tp. 19. About sixty per cent, of the south half is covered with a 
 dense growth of poplar (large enough for fencing, fuel, etc.) and wil- 
 low brush. The north half is chiefly open prairie ; there are, how- 
 ever, a number of bhiffa of small poplar scattered throughout. The 
 surface is rolling, with a rich soil of dark loam and clay subsoil, mixed 
 in some places with a small per centage of gravel. As the township 
 stands, the two north tiers of sections only are suitable for genei'al 
 farming purposes ; but if the remainder were cleared, it would be 
 quite equal to the north end. Soil rates 1, relative value of two north 
 tiers 1^, relative value of remainder 3^. . 
 
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 R. 16. 
 
 Tp. 20. Is rolling prairie, interspersed with numerous patches of 
 small poplar, suitable for settlers' wants. The soil is chiefly a rich 
 clay loam, with clay subsoil. Soil rates 1, relative value 2. 
 
 Tp. 21. Is traversed by the Qu'Appelle River, through the centre 
 from west to east. The river is the boundary line between the 
 Reserve of Muskowpeetuug's band and the northerly part of the 
 township. The surface north of the river is gently rolling, with a 
 soil of dark sandy loam and gravelly clay subsoil. Soil rates 1^, 
 relative value 2^. 
 
 Tp. 22. Sections 1, 3, 5 and 9 are the only railroad lands in 
 the township. They are excellent farming lands. The surface is 
 gently undulating, with an exceedingly rich soil of clay loam, on a 
 clay subsoil. Soil rates 1, relative value 1^. 
 
 R. 17, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 17. Is traversed by a number of coulees through the entire 
 township. The surface is open rolling prairie, with a soil of sandy 
 clay loam and gravelly subsoil, and well adapted in all lespects for 
 general fai'ming purposes. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2^. 
 
 Tp. 18. Is intersected in the south half by the C. P. R. Balgonie 
 Station is situated on section 3. The surface is rolling, and the soil is 
 chiefly a good gravelly loam, with gravelly clay subsoil. Water luad 
 hay plentiful. Soil ranges 1^, relative value 2^. 
 
 Tp. 19. The surface is rolling. About twenty per cent, of the 
 township is covered with bush suitable for fencing, fuel, etc. The 
 soil is a rich dark loam on a gravelly clay subsoil. Soil rates 1, 
 relative value 3. • 
 
 Tp. 20. Is undulating, with numerous bluffs of small poplar. Soil 
 etc., same as preceding. Well adapted for general farming. Soil 
 rates 1, relative value 2J. 
 
 Tp. 21. Is traversed by the Qu'Appelle. Two large creeks, one 
 flowing north and the other south, join their waters with the Qu'- 
 Appelle in section 1 8. North of the river the surface is chiefly open 
 rolling prairie, with an occasional poplar bluff. The soil is a very 
 
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 and 2. 
 
 Tp. 22. Sections 1 and 3, on' the north limit of the main line belt, 
 are choice farming lands. The surface is open level prairie, with a 
 soil of rich clay loam, on a clay subsoil. Highest j)Ossible rating. 
 
 R. 18, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 14. Is gently undulating prairie, with a wondrously rich soil 
 of clay loam, two to four feet deep, and a clay subsoil. A large 
 marsh in the east half of the township swarms with water iowl of 
 every description, affording famous sport for a lover of the gun. The 
 whole of 25 and portions of 23 and 15 are included in marsh. A 
 first-rate township. Soil rates 1, relative value 1|. 
 
 Tp. 15. Wascana River (Pile of Bones) cuts otf the north-east 
 corner of the township. The surface is undulating open prairie, 
 with a soil same as preceding. Good hay marahes on sections 1, 3, 
 and 7 : remainder first-class land. Soil rates 1, relative value 1|. 
 
 Tp. 16. The Wascana River traverses this township from south- 
 east to north-west. Farming qualities same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 17. The south half of this towufship is the same as the above. 
 The north half is crossed by the (J. P. R., with Pilot Butte Station 
 on section 33. Several small ravines, besides Spring Creek, traverae 
 this part of the township. Although not so fertile as the south half, 
 yet sections 19, 21, and 31 are good, and will make capital farms. 
 Remainder of north half is poor grazing land. 
 
 Tp. 18. Is open rolling prairie, with a soil chiefly of gravelly loam, 
 in some places sandy, with gravelly clay subsoil. About fifty per 
 cent, of the township is good agricultural land ; the remainder is best 
 adapted for gi-azing. Soil rates 1^, relative value 3. 
 
 R. 19, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 13. Only the north tier of sections in this township is included 
 in railroad belt. The surface is undulating, with a very rich clay 
 soil, one to two and a half feet deep, and a clay subsoil. That it is 
 excellent tarming land goes without saying. Highest rating. 
 

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 Tp, 14 and 15. Are undulating open prairie, with a deep rich clay 
 soil. In all the fertile Canadian North-west there are no lanils to 
 surpass these in richness and fertility. Here the soil is practically 
 inexhaustible. 
 
 Tp. 17. Regina, the metropolis of Assiniboia, the head-quarters of 
 the North-west Mounted Police, ifcc, is partially located on .section 19, 
 on the main line of the C P. R., and must at no distant date become 
 the distributing point for a large extent of country. Tiie company 
 have projected a line from this point to Prince Albert, on the Sas- 
 katchewan River. The Wascana River traverses the township in a 
 northwesterly direction. Soil, &c., «ame as above. 
 
 R. 20, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 i^ Tp. 13. Same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 14. Same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. In. Same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 17. Regina is partially located on section 25, on the main line 
 of the C. P. R. The township is traversed by the Wascana River. 
 The water is good and plentiful. Soil, etc., same as preceding. 
 
 R. 21. west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 17. Is cut on the west side by Cottonwood Creek, and is on 
 the main line of the C. P. R., which crosses the centre of the town- 
 ship. Grand Coulee Station is located <m .section 15. Surface, soil, 
 etc., fii-st-class. 
 
 R. 22, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 16. Is undulating open })rairie, with a soil of strong rich (lark 
 clay, two to three feet deep. The perfection of farming land. 
 
 Tp. 17. Pknsk Station (section 9) is located in this township, on 
 the line of the C. P. R. (Cottonwood Creek cuts oft' the north-east 
 corner of i,he township. Soil, etc., same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 19. Is traversed in an ea,sterly direction by the Qu'Appelle 
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 bottom lands are very rich and fertile, and the banks of the valley 
 light and gravelly. The surface is chiefly undulating, with a soil of 
 sandy loam and sandy clay subsoil. On the whole, this township 
 cannot be highly recommended for farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 2U. Is high rolling prairie, with a soil of light sandy loam and 
 sandy clay subsoil. Rather light for farming. 
 
 Tp. 21. Same as above. 
 
 R. 28, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. Ifi. The line of the 0. P. R. cuts off a corner of section 31, on 
 which the Station of Belle Plain is located. The surface is undu- 
 lating, with a soil of strong rich dark clay. First class in every 
 respect. 
 
 Tp. 17. The C. P. R. crosses the township near the south boun- 
 dary. In all other respects same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 19. Is traversed by the Qu'Appelle River, which here is ten 
 to fifteen feet wide, and three to four feet deep. A few scattered 
 ash and elm are to be found along its banks ; but practically the 
 township is without wood. The surface is rolling, with soil of a 
 sandy loam and a sandy clay subsoil, except in the bottom lands of 
 the river, where it is a heavy rich black clay loam. Water of good 
 quality can be found in any part of the township. Fairly well 
 adapted for general farming purposes. 
 
 Tp. 20. The north half is traversed by the Little Arm River. The 
 surface is rolling, and the soil a sandy loam, on a sandy clay subsoil. 
 Caimot be highly recommended. 
 
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 R. 24, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 16. The C. P. R. crosses the township near the north boundary. 
 The surface is undulating, with a soil of strong rich dark clay. All 
 first-class farming land. 
 
 Tp. 17. Moo.sejaw Creek, which finds its entrance into the town- 
 ship and runs northerly towards the Qu'Appelle, cuts off the north- 
 west corner. A small quantity of maple may be found in the neigh- 
 hood of the stream. Surfaie and soil same as preceding. 
 
 Tp. 19 Is traversed by the Qu'Appelle River, which flows through 
 a valley a mile and a half to twt) mile.« wide and .*}()() feet deep. A 
 small quantity of elm and ash may be found .scattei'ed through the 
 valley of the river a*id on the banks of the ravine.i. The township, 
 as a rule, consists of rolling prairie, with a soil of sandy loam on a 
 gravelly clay sub.soil. Soil rates 1^, relative value 3. 
 
 Tp. 20. Is rolling prairie, with soil and subsoil same as preceding. 
 
 Moderately well adapted to farming. Good water and hay through- 
 out the township. Soil rates I J, relative value 2J. 
 
 R. 2.'), we.st of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 16. The C. P. R., with Pasqua Station (section 27), crosses the 
 township about a mile south of the north boundary. This is a first- 
 class faruiing locality. Surface, soil, etc., same as I G-24. 
 
 Tp. 17. Up to date only four sections, 7, 9, 17, and 19, have been 
 examined. The^e are gently rolling, with a soil of deep rich clay, 
 on a clay subsoil. Highest rating. 
 
 Tp. 19. Burtalo Lake cuts oft* the south-west corner. On the south- 
 west side of the lake the soil is a heavy clay, while on the north-east 
 side it is a sandy loam. All we'' adapted for farming. Soil rates 
 1 J, relative value 2^. 
 
 Tp. 20. Is rolling open prairie, well drained. Soil a sandy loam, 
 with a sandy or gravelly clay subsoil. Meadows and ponds afford a 
 supply of good hay and water. Soil rates IJ. 
 
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 T|). 16. Ih Hplendidly watered by two HtreatUH; one, Moosejaw 
 Oeek, Howing in a nortli-we»tt)ily, the other, Thunder Creek, in an 
 t'aiiterly direction, to tlieir uonHuence in section 33, whore the divi- 
 sion town of MooHejaw, ih located. The C. F. K. runu adjacent to 
 Thunder Crut'k all the way across the townHhi]). Soil itame as 10-25, 
 first cloMM. 
 
 Tp. 17. Surface, soil, etc., uainu om procedinjj. 
 
 Tp. 19. Buti'alo Lake, a Hne sheet of water fifteen miles in length by 
 one mile in breadth, lieH in a va\hy one hundred and Hfty feet below 
 the prairie level, with an occasional patch of timber on its banks. 
 Its waters are teeming with ti.sh, while wild fowl, especially the 
 various kinds of duck, may be seen in myriads throughout the 
 season. The surface of the township is undulating, with a soil of a 
 heavy rich clay loam. Highest rating 
 
 Tp. '20. Buflalo Lake cuts the township diagonally. On the 
 south-west side the soil is the same as the preceding, while on the 
 north-east it is a light sandy loam on a sandy clay subsoil. Soil of 
 north-east rates 1^, relative value 3. 
 
 R. 27, west of 2nd I. M. 
 
 Tp. 16. Thunder Creek traverses the township, with the line ot 
 the C. P. R. running close by. The two south tiers of sections are 
 considerably broken by sand hills ; the remainder is good farming 
 land, with a mixed soil of sand and <^ay, the latter largely predomi- 
 nating. Soil rates 1^, relative value 2^. 
 
 - Tp 17. Is undulating, with a .soil, except a few .sections in the 
 south, of a strong rich clay, two to three feet. deep. Highest rating.