Areas of this highway between the Alberta border and North Battleford are called the Poundmaker Trail.

Poundmaker (c. 1842 – 4 July 1886), also known as Pitikwahanapiwiyin, was a Plains Cree chief known as a peacemaker and defender of his people.

[1] This is a primary Saskatchewan highway maintained by the provincial government.

The highway is about 280 kilometres (174 mi) long and is entirely paved.

Attractions accessible from Highway 40 include: From west to east:[9]