Woollings Spur in Timiskaming District, Ontario — Central Canada
Arctic Watershed
The height of land known as the Artic Watershed crosses Highway 11 at this point.North of here, water drains into Hudson Bay; rivers, lakes and streams to the south flow into the Great Lakes. As the northern wilderness came under development, the erratic line of the watershed defined territorial boundaries. It marked the southern limit of Rupert's Land, the vast territory granted to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. Two centuries later, it formed the northern boundary of lands ceded to the Crown by the First Nation Ojibwa in the Robinson-Superior Treaties of 1850.Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 48° 13.047′ N, 80° 15.413′ W. Marker is in Woollings Spur, Ontario, in Timiskaming District. Marker can be reached from
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2. Arctic Watershed sign
It is on the Trans-Canada Highway (Ontario Highway 11) near the marker.
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Arctic Watershed / Le bassin versant de l'Arctique (here, next to this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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