From Fort a la Corne to the Grand Rapids of the Saskatchewan
Excerpt from the Assiniboine and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition notes describing river descent into four steps from Cedar Lake to Lake Winnipeg. Details include Cross Lake geometry, lake depth, shorelines, burnt timber, and rapids with channel widths and falls. Observations cover navigation prospects for steamers and local geology and scenery.
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Fort A LA Corne
Grand Rapids
The
Saskatchewan
H. Y. Hind
Assiniboine and
Cross Lake
Cedar Lake
Lake Winnipeg
Cédar Lake
Hon. Hudson’s Bay Company
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