The influence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and the river lot farms of the Red River Settlers is shown here. Notice how all streets north of Notre Dame, which ran west from the Red River and crossed Main Street, closely followed boundaries of early river lots. Similarly, in the area between Notre Dame and the Assiniboine River, the streets run north from the latter. Also note how the C.P.R. yards and tracks cut the North End off from the rest of the city. Finally, note the locations of the city's various districts.
Courtesy: A.F.J. Artibise, "The Urban Development of Winnipeg, 1874-1914", unpublished Ph.D. thesis, U.B.C., 1971
