Lake Plan

A History of Lake Waseosa and Its Surrounding Area: Recollections of long time local residents

            The first people to arrive in the Huntsville area since the First Nations people were fur trappers. Fur-bearing animals were abundant along the waterways and lakes. In 1858, a party of men was dispatched from Lake Muskoka to map all the waterways that fed into the area.  They mapped as far as what is now known as Lake Vernon.

This lake plan was prepared for the Lake Waseosa Ratepayers' Association, which is responsible for the social and communal activities of the residents, and which contributes to the well-being of Lakes Waseosa, Ripple, Palette, and Jessop and the communities that surround these lakes. 

Note: this 2006 version is provided for historical context but has been superseded by the 2016 edition

Appendix A - Maps

Appendix B - Reports and Data

Appendix C - Limnology Report