Highway 980 traverses the Porcupine Provincial Forest in the Porcupine Hills and it is the main access to several lakes including Townsend, Isbister, Elbow, Spirit, Smallfish, and Woody.
Highway 980 is a key route through the Porcupine Hills' forest, providing access to several lakes such as Townsend, Isbister, Elbow, Spirit, Smallfish, and Woody. This highway plays an important role in connecting these lakes.