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- Unknown dam on Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario,1949.
As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped thier logs and sent them down the river with the spring runoff. On entering Lake Vernon from the river they were sorted by the … As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped thier logs and sent …Huntsville Public Library - Distress Dam on the Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario, 1949.
As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped their logs and sent them down the river with the spring runoff. On entering Lake Vernon from the river they were sorted by the … As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped their logs and sent …Huntsville Public Library - New Distress Dam on the Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontatio.
A lumbering dam built on this site in the 1880s created an artificial lake, Distress Pond, to hold water for log drives. The present concrete dam, built in 1955 by the Department of Public Works, maintains the pond for recreation. A lumbering dam built on this site in the 1880s created an artificial lake, Distress Pond, to hold water for log drives. The present concrete dam, built in 1955 by …Huntsville Public Library - Breaking up the land to wrestle a living from the Muskoka bush.
Horses and a walking plow with rough pole fences in background. This photograph was taken c1915 by Frank C. Paterson, Agricultural Representative for Muskoka Parry Sound Districts, 1915-1919. Horses and a walking plow with rough pole fences in background. This photograph was taken c1915 by Frank C. Paterson, Agricultural Representative for Muskoka Parry Sound Districts, 1915-1919.Huntsville Public Library - Portage Flyer at the South Portage, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario
The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of one mile separated the two lakes, the difference in elevation betwen the lakes was 100 feet with the ridge of … The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of …Huntsville Public Library - Finlayson Pond and Dam, Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario, 1949.
The Big East River headwaters rise on the rugged western rim of the Algonquin Highland, adjacent to those of the Oxtongue River. Water pouring off the uninhabited hills quickly finds its way into several lively creeks that bubble down narrow valleys into a tiny lake, Finlayson Pond, nestled in the … The Big East River headwaters rise on the rugged western rim of the Algonquin Highland, adjacent to those of the Oxtongue River. Water pouring off the uninhabited hills quickly finds …Huntsville Public Library - Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966.
Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966. Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966.Huntsville Public Library - Muskoka River
View of the south branch Muskoka River View of the south branch Muskoka RiverOrillia Public Library - Wasdell Falls
View of Wasdell Falls View of Wasdell FallsOrillia Public Library - Gone Fishin' — Torontonians' love affair with the cottage
Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections. Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections.Toronto Public Library - Lady sitting by lake
Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Lady sitting on a rock by a lake
Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario
View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Port Sandfield, Muskoka, Ontario
Port Sandfield, Muskoka, Ontario Port Sandfield, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Hammill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario
Young lady posed on rocks underneath tree with a back ground of a lake Young lady posed on rocks underneath tree with a back ground of a lakeMilton Historical Society - Big Chute Maskoka
A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. - Schreiber Heritage Days (1996)
Schreiber Heritage Days in July 1996. Unveiling of Schreiber locomotive with Reeve Bob Krause and Ray Gionet, Schreiber Tourism and Heritage Committee. Photo used in brochure 'You're on the right track' by Heritage Committee. b&w photo Schreiber Heritage Days in July 1996. Unveiling of Schreiber locomotive with Reeve Bob Krause and Ray Gionet, Schreiber Tourism and Heritage Committee. Photo used in brochure 'You're on the right …Schreiber Public Library - Locomotive 144
This engine is now preserved and on permanent display at Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum. This engine is now preserved and on permanent display at Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum.Schreiber Public Library - CPR Yard Office
Schreiber, Ontario, office, railways, railroads Schreiber, Ontario, office, railways, railroadsSchreiber Public Library - Engine 3695
A photograph of an oil burning locomotive; a Frisco Lines 0-60 Switcher. This engine was changed from steam power to oil burning in 1952. It was built at MLW Montreal Locomotive Works in October of 1912. This was a Class N2 B with a wheel arrangement 2-8-0. Engine 3695 was … A photograph of an oil burning locomotive; a Frisco Lines 0-60 Switcher. This engine was changed from steam power to oil burning in 1952. It was built at MLW Montreal …Schreiber Public Library
