At this site on the south side of the Birdtail River, in Birtle in the Municipality of Prairie View, was a spring near the spot where the Carlton Trail crossed the river. A commemorative sign was installed nearby in 2007.
Site of the former Birtle Spring (March 2016)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Location (lat/long): N50.42338, W101.04788
denoted by symbol on the map above
We thank Ron Bell for providing information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 2 May 2021
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