The Rural Municipality of Rockwood became a Municipality in 1880 and is located approximately 10 miles north of the Perimeter that surrounds Manitoba's capital city, Winnipeg.

The western boundary of the Municipality commences at the Principal Meridian and continues east for 15 miles (being Roads 0E to 15E).

The southern boundary of the Municipality commences 72 miles north of the Canadian-US border and continues north for 30 miles (being Roads 72N to 102N).

Within the boundaries of the Rural Municipality of Rockwood are the Town of Stonewall and the Town of Teulon, each incorporated as separate identities.

Unincorporated urban centres in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood are Stony Mountain, a portion of Grosse Isle, Argyle, Balmoral, Gunton, and the south half of Komarno.

The Municipality has continued to grow over the past years and has a current population of 7,654.

The majority of the land in the Municipality has rich, fertile soils which allows successful crop and livestock productions. The fields are dotted with many small wooded areas of ash and poplar trees. Most of the farmers in the area are grain farmers, growing wheat, barley, oats, canola, flax and alfalfa-grass mixtures. Beef feedlots, swine and dairy operations are also located within these grain-producing areas. Farms with beef cows generally have pasture lands in the marginal land available 30 to 40 miles northwest of Stonewall. Historically, the area has had many dairy farmers due to its proximity to the large milk-consuming population in nearby Winnipeg. Currently, the area contains the highest concentration of dairy operations in the Interlake region. In recent years, more farmers in the Municipality have diversified their operations. For example, a few "U-pick" berry operations and an elk ranch have been established. The sizes of farms in the area are also increasing in keeping with the national trends which affect the farms and farm families. Many part-time farmers also hold off-farm jobs.

In addition to agricultural farms and related agricultural businesses, there are major employers in the Municipality which includes limestone quarry industries, the Aerospace industry, Federal Corrections Institutes, Oak Hammock Marsh and Interpretive Centre, Manitoba Hydro's Training Facility, and a Wood Processing Business.

The Rockwood Municipality is also blessed with many natural attractions such as Oak Hammock Marsh and one of the largest collection of fossils in the Interlake area, located in the Stony Mountain abandoned quarries.

UNICORPORATED URBAN CENTERS:

1. ARGYLE:
   
   Argyle was surveyed in 1872 and name Brandt by the early settlers from Ontario. The first school was built in 1880, one and a half miles east of the present village of Argyle. In 1910, the railway came through and James D. Douglas established the first General Store that housed the Post Office.
   
   Argyle has the Argyle General Store and Brindley's General Store that sells groceries, gas and liquor and houses Canada Post and a Coffee Bar. The elementary school in Argyle was built in 1914. The Community also has a curling rink and a community hall.
   
2. BALMORAL:
   
   Balmoral is a small community in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood. In the early 1870's, people settled in an area that is now called Balmoral. In 1898, the Canadian Pacific Railway came through. The Northern Elevator Company erected a grain elevator turning Balmoral into a thriving agricultural Community.
   
   As of mid-2003, the residences of the Townsite of Balmoral are connected to a Municipal Sewer & Water Utility System.
   
3. GUNTON:
   
   Gunton was established in 1904 when Donald Gunn began a limestone quarry just south of the Village. In 1906, John Gunn purchased the 80-acre village site from Samuel Herron and had the land surveyed into town lots. Twenty-two (22) English families settled in Gunton in 1909. In 1906 and 1907, two churches were built and the Gunton School was constructed of limestone in 1911. By 1914, around 500 people were employed at the local quarry. The quarry was forced to close when World War I started. Gunton then became a farming community.
   
   Gunton is home to the Gunton Bull Test Station which is operated by the Interlake Livestock & Forage Improvement Association. The Station conducts livestock performance tests and demonstrates innovative ways to improve the viability and profitability of farming operations.
   
4. KOMARNO:
   
   The biggest attraction to Komarno, which means "mosquito infested" in Ukrainian, is the statue of the giant mosquito. Komarno is proud to be known as the "Mosquito Capital of the World".
   
   Komarno has the Komarno Quality Store that has groceries, liquor and the Post Office.
   
   The Komarno Community Hall annually hosts a Fall Supper and Dance in October, a Perogy Fest in November, Ukrainian New Year's Eve Supper and Dance called "Malanka" in January, Pancake Breakfasts in Spring, and a Mosquito Flea Market in the Summer.
   
5. GROSSE ISLE:
   
   The Townsite of Grosse Isle is located partially in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood and partially in the Rural Municipality of Rosser.
   
   An interesting way to visit Grosse Isle is by taking the Prairie Dog Central, a historical locomotive train that starts its ride at Inkster Junction. The train stops in Grosse Isle for 20 minutes where passengers may purchase souvenirs, crafts, and snack items from the local vendors.
   
   The Hitch'n Post Ranch, located just outside of Grosse Isle, has the 2-day Hitch'n Post Annual Christmas Craft Sale on the first weekend of November, with over 60 tables of arts and crafts and other goodies.
   
   There is also the Prime Meridian Trail that is a 116 km heritage trail on the abandoned rail line. It is a spur trail of the Trans Canada Trail starting near Grosse Isle and passing through several communities to Fisher Branch.
   
6. STONY MOUNTAIN:
   
   Stony Mountain is located approximately 19 minutes north of Winnipeg, off PTH No.7.
   
   The Community has a fire department, curling rink, recreation center/arena, daycare, nursery school, gas stations, hairdresser, post office, grocery store, restaurants, motel accommodations.
   
   As of 1991, the residences in the Townsite of Stony Mountain are connected to a Municipal Sewer & Water Utility System.
   
   There is also a Stony Mountain Ski Area that has six (6) runs that are serviced by two (2) lifts. The slopes are used for skiing and snowboarding.
   
   Located on the south edge of the Townsite Stony Mountain are the Federal Corrections Building, being the Stony Mountain Penitentiary Institution and the Rockwood Institution.