Features Listed by Name – Turtle Mountain-Souris Plains Heritage Association

Lizzie Lake Station: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
A vacation property nestled in the Turtle Mountains near Lake Metigoshe. The building used to be the CPR station at Lyleton. PHONE: 204-748-3681 VISIT: http://www.lizzielakestation.com/
Lorna Smith Nature Reserve: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
This protected prairie hilltop above the Boissevain reservoir is often covered with prairie flowers. It is a peaceful spot to observer the surrounding wildlife.
Louis McLeod Homestead: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1908) Louis McLeod's log home was probably the first permanent Metis settlement on Turtle Mountain.
Luther School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1900-1918) Consolidated into Dand.
Lyleton: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
The CPR Lyleton Branch line reaching west from Deloraine terminated at Lyleton.
Lyleton Park: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
Primitive Services, no fee, donations accepted visit or contact the RM of Edward municipal office PHONE: 204-634-2231. EMAIL: rmedw@inethome.ca
Lyleton School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(At least 1893-1971)
Magwood Site – Independent Trading Post: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
The remains of a very old independent trading post were found here in the 1940s. It is unknown when exactly it operated.
Manchester: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1881 – 1890) The town of Manchester moved to the railway when it came through the area and was renamed Melita.
Mandan-Assiniboine Battle: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1780) Spurred on by the Dakota, the Mandans waged several battles against the Assiniboine. This was closely following the dissolution of an alliance between the Mandan and the Assiniboine.
Mandan-Hidatsa Village: Molander Site: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
(1780-1845) The site of an earthenlodge village belonging to either Mandan or Hidatsa existed on this site. Mandan villages along the Missouri River were connected to Canadian fur trading posts via the Mandan Trail.
Mandan Trail: [Route] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
The Mandan Trail was a primary artery of travel and trade between the Assiniboine River Forts and the Missouri River where the Mandan First Nations lived.
Mandan Trail Viewpoint: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
Take in a gentle view over the prairie towards Whitewater Lake from a point on the now obliterated Mandan Trail.
Mandan Village: Double Ditch Site: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
(1500-1781) The ruins of a large Mandan village exists at this site. Remains of earthlodges, refuse mounds and two surrounding ditches are clearly discernible. Mandan villages were connected to Canadian fur trading posts via the Mandan Trail.
Mandan Village: Menoken Site: [Site] — Access: Publicly Accessible
(1100-1845) At this site is a prehistoric earthlodge village surrounded by a large fortification ditch with four clearly defined bastions. Mandan villages along the Missouri River were connected to Canadian fur trading posts via the Mandan Trail.
Manitoba Coal Co. Operations: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1889 – 1891) The Manitoba Coal Co. operations were less successful than originally dreamed.
Maple Grove School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(At least 1883- June 1967) Building still stand on original site as of 1981.
Maple Hill School: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1914-1964)
Marsden School No. 1: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1908 – 1966) Marsden No. 1 was attended by children of European settlers living on the farmland to the north, whereas Marsden No. 2 was attended by Métis children living in the bush around Lake Metigoshe.
Marsden School No. 2: [Site] — Access: Publicly Visible
(1938 – 1966) Métis kids from around Metigoshe Lake attended Marsden School No. 2. It became a hall and community centre for the Métis.
Max Lake Campground: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
Nearby Lake Max and boat launch area. Phone: 1-800-214-6497
Max Lake Recreation: [Site] — Access: Present Day Attraction
(1898 – Present) Max Lake has long been a holiday destination spot.
McArthur Mine: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
(1893) Mr. Duncan McArthur supplied coal from this mine to a local market for a few years. In the 1930s it was re-opened before being permanently closed.
McBurney Site – Trading Post: [Site] — Access: Unknown or Not Applicable
The site of an old trading post. Artifacts such as musket balls, trading beads, broken dishware, a rusty knife and some native artifacts were turned up here as a result of cultivation.
McCharles Cabin: [Site] — Access: No Public Access
(1940s) This tiny cabin was the vibrant home for Roy and Maggie McCharles and their 10 children.