The Northwest Mounted Police (Also known as the NWMP or the "Mounties") were well-liked in the Yukon. Though there were only 19 in a territory that could have easily supported 50, the Mounties successfully maintained peace and order, prevented the exploitation of the...
Among their many tasks, the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (aka: NWMP or Mounties) in Fort MacPherson, North West Territories, was also in charge of delivering mail to Dawson City, Yukon, a trek of 475 miles by dogsled. The trail was quite hazardous. The sleds often...