Silver Maples at Whitson Lake

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Silver Maples at Whitson Lake on the Petawawa River in Algonquin Park — Silver Maples at Whitson Lake
The Algonquin Park Canoe Routes Map says:

"The striking Silver Maple, common only along the Petawawa River, lends a southern flavour to this locale."

I have yet to see an explanation as to why this atypical ecosystem exists here. My guess is that this is one of the few locations in Algonquin Park that are characterized by rich, regularly irrigated, alluvial deposits. (But don't ask me why Silver Maples have not invaded the Nipissing Marsh.)