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Matthews Crossing Natural Area

Natural Area - Alberta, Canada

Features rolling terrain and the steep banks of the Pembina River with wetlands in depressions. Mainly aspen forest on uplands with mixed aspen-balsam poplar on the river bank and near wetlands. The crossing served Indigenous peoples and packers before European settlement. A post office operated from 1913-1923 under postmaster M. H. Matthews. Around 1920, a ferry began operation staffed by returned World War I veterans before relocating downstream to Sangudo.

Location:
53.6509511714, -114.91841889

Area:
3.107 km²

Established:
1971

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