A Geographical Study of Culross Township

Abstract

<p>The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and explain both the physical characteristics and the historical developments of Culross Township, in order to show their relationship to each other, and to the present land use.</p> <p>After describing the Township's physical setting - bedrock, geology, physiography, climate, natural vegetation, and soils - the author discusses the periods in historical development, the present land use, and finally, the urban geography of Culross.</p> <p>Field work for the thesis was done by car and on foot during the weeks of late August and early September, 1962. Air photos facilitated the work. Important sources of information were the Bruce County Soil Report, the Census of Canada, and personal interviews with people of both the rural areas and urban centres of Culross.</p>