Tracking Ontario's history through iconic 'water shed' highway signs

Backroads Bill exploredsome of the unique aspects of thecommon green and white 'height of land'signs posted across the province.

According to Bill,the erratic line of the watershed defined historical andterritorial boundaries.

• Read more about 'height of land'signs on Backroad Bill's blog

Although you may not see any bodies of water near the signs, you can be assured that its position marks the point where water flows towards either the Arctic Oceanor towards the Atlantic.

But the history of the signs - as well as their position - signifies much more than water direction.

• Listen to Markus Schwabe discussthe history of these Ontario icons with Backroads Bill.

Morning North3:57Backroads Bill - the height of land

Bill Steer a.k.a. Backroads Bill joined us to tack about the height of land, it's cultural and historic significance. What does it all mean? Adventurer Bill Steer enlightens us...