The Red River inhabitants settle mainly on rectangular-shaped river lots that are somewhat reminiscent of the seigneurial topography of the St. Lawrence Valley.
Access to the waterway, an important means of communication in the 19th Century, largely explains this strategic method of land occupation.
Where a lot meets the river, a fringe of land is generally left wooded, thus providing a necessary resource for heating and construction. Then a few acres around the house are cultivated while the rear of the lot, where it opens onto the plain, is reserved for forage and pasture land. In addition to household gardens, the settlers cultivate wheat, potatoes, barley, oats, and peas, while the raising of bulls, cows, and horses also experiences significant growth.





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