Highlight of the Township of North Algona
The former Township of North Algona lies in central Renfrew County and is now part of the municipality of North Algona Wilberforce. Settled in the 1850s, it was developed primarily by German and Polish immigrants, with agriculture, timber, and later, dairy production forming the basis of the local economy.
Crown surveys laid out the area in standard concessions and lots, although some terrain challenges led to deviations, particularly near swamps and ridgelines. The township had several small population centres, including Rankin and Crooked Rapids.
Surveyors in North Algona work with a stable lot fabric but should expect the occasional irregularity in severance patterns. Road allowances are generally opened, but minor jogs and historical deviations persist. Cultural land use patterns, especially within farming families, have resulted in parcel divisions that may not align cleanly with Crown lot lines.
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 North Algona, 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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