Highlight of the Village of Castleford
Castleford lies along the Ottawa River within Horton Township and was one of the earliest riverfront settlements in the region. Named after Castleford, England, the community formed in the mid-1800s as a sawmill and portage stop just downstream from the Chenaux Rapids. Its river-lot configuration, tied to the shape of the shoreline, distinguishes it from the standard concession grid found inland.
River transport drove its early economy, and early surveys reflect narrow, deep lots facing the river—typical of shoreline settlement patterns. Later land use included ferry docks, grain elevators, and small-scale industry.
For surveyors, Castleford presents irregular lot shapes influenced by topography and water access. Legal descriptions often reference water boundaries, original shoreline angles, and occupation-based metes and bounds. Historical water levels and shoreline changes can complicate retracements.
Adam Kasprzak Surveying Ltd. maintains the ONLY archived catalog of survey records of Renfrew County. We are the caretakers of over 150 years worth of numerous Land Surveyors records (plans, fieldnotes and other records) . This includes records of Castleford, and the many other interesting parts of this corner of Ontario.
Historic survey records are essential for an Ontario Land Surveyor to form a boundary opinion. Without proper research, a Surveyor cannot accept one piece of evidence and reject another. A full understanding of the sources of evidence, the reasoning of its origin, and sources for error; all of the why - who - when - where - how must be evaluated. With access to all of the available records of past surveys in the County, we have the privilege of gaining these valuable insights.
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