Preliminary Report on Gowganda Mining Division District of Nipissing Ontario

A meticulous field report from the early 1900s charts a rugged 350‑square‑mile stretch of the Montreal River region in northern Ontario. The author details how a team of surveyors trekked the river’s twin branches, mapped lakes and hills, and recorded water levels with the era’s best instruments. Readers are introduced to the landscape’s dense forests, abundant wildlife, and the challenging access routes that shaped early exploration.

Beyond geography, the work delves into the area’s complex geology, outlining ancient rock formations and the mineral veins that sparked interest after the 1903 silver‑cobalt discovery at nearby Cobalt. Early observations of silver, copper, iron and asbestos deposits are presented, along with tentative assessments of their economic promise. The report offers a vivid snapshot of a pioneering scientific effort, inviting listeners to experience the blend of natural beauty and mineral potential that defined this remote mining district.