Chart of estimate #18 of work done by John Williams

Chart of estimate #18 of work done by John Williams. This is signed by Fred Holmes, June 1857.

Second Welland Canal - Book 3, Survey Map 18 - Through Humberstone

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing the area through Humberstone Township. Identified structures associated with the Canal are the north and south back ditches, Towing Path and spoil banks. Surveyor measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Local area landmarks include Tram Way to Peat Beds. Roads running parallel to Canal are the Road to Port Colborn and the northern Road Allowance. Roads running parallel to Canal are Road Allowance between the 2nd and 3rd Concession, Road Allowance between the 3rd and 4th Concession. Properties and property owners are noted as follows: J. Thompson, J. Sullivan, J. Leady, John Neff and Peter Neff. Other properties include: Lot No. 27, 3rd Concession, Lot No. 26, 3rd Concession and Lot No. 25, 3rd Concession."Humberstone" - Scale 4 Chs. per Inch

HG 18.50-18.55

This sample contains grains that range from small to large in size. The clast shape ranges from angular to rounded. Many grains are fractured and grain crushing is commonly seen. A few necking structures and rotation structures can also be seen.

PB 18 TVD

Dark brown sediment with organic material present throughout. The clasts are mainly small. Lineations are abundant throughout the sample.