1963 Map of Kenora

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Lake of the Woods dominates this international boundary region, where the intricate shorelines of the Aulneau Peninsula and Western Peninsula create a complex geography of bays and islands. The city of Kenora and neighboring Keewatin serve as the primary hubs along the northern reach of the lake, situated near where the Winnipeg River drains the basin. To the west, the landscape transitions from the dense waters of the lake to the protected reaches of the Northwest Angle Forest Reserve and the Sandilands Forest Reserve. This 1963 survey captures a transit-heavy wilderness, with the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railroads moving through remote settlements like Hoctor and Telford. The Greater Winnipeg Water District Railway cuts a distinct path toward the city of Winnipeg, highlighting the era's reliance on rail for resource management and regional connectivity across the Manitoba-Ontario-Minnesota borders.