Highlight of the Township of Petawawa
The former Township of Petawawa is located along the Ottawa River, adjacent to the Town of Petawawa and Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. It was surveyed in the 1850s during the third wave of Crown land grants in the Ottawa Valley and was largely settled by farmers and lumbermen.
Despite early promise, much of the township’s land was eventually expropriated or reserved for military purposes, particularly during the expansion of CFB Petawawa in the 20th century. This has resulted in large swaths of federally controlled land and unique cadastral overlays.
Surveyors in this area must often reference expropriation plans, military base layouts, and special Crown patents. Standard concession and lot lines may be interrupted or overlaid by defence easements or restricted areas. Access limitations and federal jurisdiction are frequent practical considerations.
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 Petawawa, 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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