Geographic Feature: Peninsula School Description (1901-1960) Stories There are no stories published for this geoitem. Other Features Nearby Boundary Commission Trail (Pre 1600 - 1885) The Boundary Commission Trail was the first “highway” to the west, carrying First Nations to and fro, Métis on buffalo hunts and finally Europeans looking for rich farmland. Métis Bison Hunt - Souris River (1840) Red River Métis hunted bison along the Souris River south of Melita Sourisapolis (Souris City) (1882 – 1916) A few real estate agents sold lots trying to promote the town of Sourisapolis, but a town was never built here. Sourisford A long history surrounds this Souris River crossing place. Where the Boundary Commission Trail crossed the river is still visible. Item Details Cataloguing Category: Schools Active Periods: 1901-1960 Themes: European Settlement: Post Railroad Feature Type: Points/Sites Physical Conditions Intact Public Access Terms: Unknown or Not Applicable Note: Building Onsite Handicapped access: Unknown or Not Applicable Highlight on Map Browse the indexes: Features by NameCategoriesDesignationsThemesAccess TermsPhysical StatusText StoriesAll Indexes
