Stationed 163 km southwest from Saskatoon, the RM of Mountain View No. 318 is home to a population of 337 and has a population density of 0.4/km². The RM features the special service area of Herschel and the localities of Downe, Glenellen, Kingsland, and Stranraer. Attractions in the area include the Ancient Echoes Interpretive Centre, the Stranraer United Church, School 651, and Commemorative Library, and the Herschel Retreat House, Memorial Hall, Memorial Rink, Museum, and Ebenfeld Mennonite Church.