Highlight of the Township of Sebastopol
Sebastopol Township was historically situated in the eastern part of what is now Bonnechere Valley. It was settled in the 1850s during the wave of Crown land grants designed to populate Ontario’s interior. The township’s name likely stems from the Crimean War-era enthusiasm for naming places after distant battles.
Agricultural potential in Sebastopol was moderate, and many settlers turned to logging, seasonal work, or supporting roles in adjacent townships. The township was eventually amalgamated into the Township of Bonnechere Valley in 2001.
Surveyors working in Sebastopol navigate standard concession and lot patterns, though deviations are common near swamps and rock outcrops. Original surveys tend to follow typical 200-acre grid patterns, but parcel boundaries may be skewed by historical occupation. Road allowances are frequently unopened or only partially improved.
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 the Township of Sebastopol, 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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