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Photograph of the Burn of October 1923

Original caption: Burn of October 1923, on old Highway #10 east of Iron River, Wisconsin. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Fire in Blow-Down Half Mile South of Thunder Lake

Original caption: Fire in blow-down 1/2 mile south of Thunder Lake and 3 miles SW of town of Three Lakes, Wisconsin. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Burn a Half Mile South of Laona, Wisconsin

Original caption: Burn 1/2 mile south of Laona, Wis, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Lake Ranger Station

Original caption: Virgin Lake Ranger Station - Argonne Unit, Nicolet NF, Camera point #1 looking S85W showing residence. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Lake Ranger Station

Original caption: Virgin Lake Ranger Station - Argonne Unit, Nicolet NF, Camera point #1 looking S50W, showing garages. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Area Along the Eagle River

Original caption: Area along the Eagle River - Alvin Road cut over by the Thunder Lake Lumber Company. Franklin Lake Campground. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Set-Up of Red Pine Cones and Seed

Original caption: Set-up of red pine cones and seed. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Towerman F. H. Stone Using Field Glasses from the Tower Cabin in the Anvil Lake Tower on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: F.H. Stone, Towerman, using field glasses from tower cabin, Anvil Lake Tower. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Shelter Building at Anveil Lake Camp Ground

Original caption: Shelter building, Anvil Lake Camp Ground, from lake shore. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Lake, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Virgin Lake. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of a Set-Up of Mixed Coniferous Cones and Seeds

Original caption: Set-up of mixed coniferous cones and seeds. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Veneer Lathe, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Veneer lathe (small length blot machine). Left to right Howard Viens (breaking) Mr. Bishop (foreman) Paul Schrimmer (operator) and Joe Kuczala hoisting. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Loading Logs on Truck

Original caption: Loading logs on truck (Fred Voelker top loader). Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Small Dimension Mill, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Small dimension mill, showing the milling of stock for broom handles and bowling alley pins. Ernest Frienier, Chest Grienier and Ernest Mignon trimming. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Hardwood Stand Marked for Selective Cutting on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Virgin hardwood stand marked for selective cutting. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Truck Loaded Ready to Haul the Logs to the Mill

Original caption: Truck loaded, ready to haul the logs to the mill. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Clear Cut Area Cut by Goodman

Original caption: Clear cut area cut by Goodman in the fall of 1937. Goodman, Wis. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Hardwood Stand Marked for Selective Cutting on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Virgin hardwood stand marked for selective cutting. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Young Skier, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Small skis, poles and a snow suit and here we have an amateur winter sport fan in the making. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Woman Who Fell While Skiing with Her Dog

Original caption: After having caused his mistress to spill, the dog comes over to her to try to tell her he is sorry. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Log Table on the Picnic Grounds of Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Ground on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Log table on the picnic grounds of Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Ground. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Franklin Lake, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: View of Franklin Lake from point just west of shelter, Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Grounds. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Virgin Hardwood Timber, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Virgin hardwood timber near porcupine Hill on the Hiles Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Dormitory Building in the Lost Lake Organization Camp at Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: One of the eight dormitory buildings in the Lost Lake Organization Camp. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Clarence Keller Butting Christmas Trees

Original caption: Clarence Keller butting Xmas trees which he cut on his own land near the southern boundary of the Nicolet NF. He sells them at his home on state highway #32 near Breed, Wis., to truck haulers More

Photograph of Fred Olk from Racine, Wisconsin, in McDonald Creek

Original caption: Fred Olk, Racine, WI tries his luck in McDonald Creek. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Connor Lumber and Land Company Near Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Connor Lumber and Land Company, Wis. Near Nicolet NF. Four miles south of Laona. Tree with ax-white pine. Big tree in middle-white pine. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Badger on Argonne District of Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Badger on Argonne Dist. Of Nicolet NF. Backed up under upturned root and ready to do battle with photographer. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Black Bear on Argonne District of Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Black bear on Argonne Dist. Of Nicolet NF. She was accompanied by three cubs. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Volunteers Mopping up the Edge of a Fire on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: OCD volunteers mopping up edge of fire. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Volunteers Mopping up the Edge of a Fire on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: OCD volunteers mopping up edge of fire. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Ozarker Fire Nozzle in Operation

Original caption: Ozarker fire nozzle in operation. Straight stream. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Tri-Con Valve with Garden Nozzle

Original caption: Tri-con valve with garden nozzle in operation. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Nicolet Fire Tractor and Plow

Original caption: Nicolet fire tractor and plow loaded on tilting bed trailer ready for movement. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Nicolet Tilt-Top Trailer Without Truck-Tractor

Original caption: Nicolet tilt-top trailer only, truck-tractor removed. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Nicolet 15-Ton Trailer

Original caption: Nicolet 15-ton trailer, fully loaded. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Michigan Fire Line Builder

Original caption: Michigan fire line builder. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Original caption: Rhinelander,Wis from the top of the Rhinelander Paper Co. building. The supervisor's office of the Nicolet NF is located here. The Wisconsin River is in the center foreground and a portion of More

Photograph of Forest Officers at Work on Forest

Original caption: Forest officers at work on Forest. Posting directional sign on Blond Road Sec 30-42-11, Nicolet NF. Ranger "Red" Livens and Asst. Ranger Ken Elliott in picture. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Chester Funk in Front of His Grocery Store in Alvin, Wisconsin

Original caption: Chester Funk in front of his grocery store, Alvin, Wisconsin, Nicolet NF. Typical Store in forest community. Funk is a fire cooperator. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Lac Vieux Desert, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Lac Vieux Desert, one of the largest lakes in this area, source of the Wisconsin River. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Clearing Vegetation for the Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area

Original caption: Clearing vegetation for the beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area with a tractor-drawn Rotovator. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller Stripping Bark from Aspen

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, strips bark from aspen on Lowell Buell Sale. Bark does not strip easily by mid-July so work is done in spring and early summer. This is a thinning and improveme More

Photograph of Wisconsin Historical Marker Sign at Lac Vieux Desert

Original caption: Wisconsin Historical Marker sign at Lac Vieux Desert, source of the Wisconsin River. Justice (1) and Vold read sign. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Christianson Company Lumber Mill

Original caption: Christianson Lumber Co mill at Phelps, closed down after 75 years because of lack of volume of logs. D.R. Tony Quinkert talking with Otto Kalbund, employee of company for 40 years now working More

Photograph of Outlet of Lac Vieux Desert

Original caption: Outlet of Lac Vieux Desert, start of the Wisconsin River. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Christianson Company Lumber Mill

Original caption: Christianson Lumber Co mill at Phelps, closed down after 75 years because of lack of volume of logs. D.R. Tony Quinkert talking with Otto Kalbund, employee of company for 40 years now working More

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller and D. R. Tony Quinkert Counting Rings of Aspen Stump

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, and D.R. Tony Quinkert count rings of aspen stump on Lowell Buell Sale along Blong Rd. Note how low stump is. This is a thinning and improvement cut to favor pin More

Photograph of Clearing Vegetation for the Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area

Original caption: Clearing vegetation for the beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area with a tractor-drawn Rotovator. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Tony Quinkert Checking Progress of Cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale

Original caption: Tony Quinkert (R) checks progress of cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale on the Blong Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Fred Olk from Racine, Wisconsin, in McDonald Creek

Original caption: Fred Olk of Racine, Wisconsin tries his luck in McDonald Creek. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Wisconsin Welcomes You Sign Along U.S. Highway 45

Original caption: Wisconsin welcomes you sign along US45. White and red pine logs in portal sign were cut on nearby Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller Stripping Bark from Aspen

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, strips bark from aspen on Lowell Buell Sale. Bark does not strip easily by mid-July so work is done in spring and early summer. This is a thinning and improveme More

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller and D. R. Tony Quinkert Counting Rings of an Aspen Stump

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, and D.R. Tony Quinkert count rings of aspen stump on Lowell Buell Sale along Blong Rd. Note how low stump is. This is a thinning and improvement cut to favor pin More

Photograph of Loading Peeled Aspen Bolts onto Railway Cars

Original caption: Loading peeled aspen bolts onto railway cars at Phelps. Bolts cut on the Lowell Buell Sale -- a thinning and improvement operation favoring pines & more valuable hardwood species. Nicolet NF. More

Photograph of the Wisconsin River from U.S. Highway 45

Original caption: Looking up the Wisconsin River from US Highway 45, 2 miles from the River's start out of Lac Vieux Desert. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Clearing Vegetation for the Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area

Original caption: Clearing vegetation for the beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area with a tractor-drawn Rotovator. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Rotovator Preparing the Soil in a Wildlife Opening

Original caption: Rotovator prepares the soil in a wildlife opening for seeding to plants and grasses to provide food for wildlife. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Tony Quinkert Checking Progress of Cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale

Original caption: Tony Quinkert (R) checks progress of cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale on the Blong Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Tony Quinkert Checking Progress of Cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale

Original caption: Tony Quinkert (R) checks progress of cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale on the Blong Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Truckload of Peeled Aspen Bolts

Original caption: Truckload of peeled aspen bolts, cut on Lowell Buell Sale at Phelps. Behind truck is boat pier on Twin Lake. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Wisconsin Historical Marker Sign at Lac Vieux Desert

Original caption: Wisconsin Historical Marker sign at Lac Vieux Desert, source of the Wisconsin River. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Fred Olk from Racine, Wisconsin, in McDonald Creek

Original caption: Fred Olk of Racine, Wisconsin tries his luck in McDonald Creek. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Rotovator Preparing the Soil in a Wildlife Opening

Original caption: Rotovator prepares the soil in a wildlife opening for seeding to plants and grasses to provide food for wildlife. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Loading Peeled Aspen Bolts onto Railway Cars

Original caption: Loading peeled aspen bolts onto railway cars at Phelps. Bolts cut on the Lowell Buell Sale -- a thinning and improvement operation favoring pines & more valuable hardwood species. Nicolet NF. More

Photograph of Carlson Brothers Sale on Blong Road

Original caption: Carlson Bros. Sale on Blong Road. Dray load of peeled aspen pulpwood bolts to be skidded to road for loading. Quinkert discusses sale of timber with Carlson. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Lac Vieux Desert, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Lac Vieux Desert, one of the largest lakes in this area, source of the Wisconsin River. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Wisconsin River from U.S. Highway 45

Original caption: Looking up the Wisconsin River from US Highway 45, 2 miles from the River's start out of Lac Vieux Desert. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Tony Quinkert Checking Progress of Cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale

Original caption: Tony Quinkert (R) checks progress of cutting on the Lowell Buell Sale on the Blong Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Wisconsin Welcomes You Sign Along U.S. Highway 45

Original caption: Wisconsin welcomes you sign along US45. White and red pine logs in portal sign were cut on nearby Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Clearing Vegetation for the Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area

Original caption: Clearing vegetation for the beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area with a tractor-drawn Rotovator. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller Stripping Bark from Aspen

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, strips bark from aspen on Lowell Buell Sale. Bark does not strip easily by mid-July so work is done in spring and early summer. This is a thinning and improveme More

Photograph of Phelps Logger Al Hagenmiller Using a One-Man Power Saw

Original caption: Al Hagenmiller, Phelps logger, uses a one-man power saw to buck peeled tree length aspen into pulpwood bolts. Lowell Buell Timber sale, Blong Rd, an improvement and thinning operation. Nicolet More

Photograph of Tony Quinkert Inspecting Timber Stand Improvement Work

Original caption: Quinkert inspects timber stand improvement work done to release red pine plantation. Girdling this one aspen tree released 7 pine trees. Alvin Intensive Management area. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Christianson Company Lumber Mill

Original caption: The Christianson Company Lumber Mill at Phelps was in operation for 75 years but could not operate efficiently on the lower volume of logs now available and so closed down. Nicolet NF. Histori More

Photograph of Developing a Wildlife Opening

Original caption: Developing wildlife opening. Cat bulldozing the clearing. Alvin Intensive Management Area near Windsor Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Christianson Company Lumber Mill

Original caption: The Christianson Company Lumber Mill at Phelps was in operation for 75 years but could not operate efficiently on the lower volume of logs now available and so closed down. Nicolet NF. Histori More

Photograph of Roadside Marking One of the Boundaries of the Fisher Wildlife Management Area

Original caption: Roadside marking one of the boundaries of the Fisher Wildlife Management Area. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Swimming Beach at Franklin Lake

Original caption: Swimming beach Franklin Lake, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl More

Photograph of Blackwell Red Pine Plantation

Original caption: Blackwell Red pine plantation 21 years old. Old farm building foundations in foreground. Ranger Seaburg, Laona RD. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Campers Setting Up in an Unimproved Area Near Butternut Lake

Original caption: Campers set up in unimproved area near Butternut Lake public boat landing. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Lester Heggerness Family from St. Paul, Minnesota, Camping Beside Four Ducks Lake

Original caption: Lester Heggerness family from St. Paul, Minnesota, camps beside Four Ducks Lake near public boat landing on Butternut Lake. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Water Skiing on Seven Mile Lake

Original caption: Water-skiing on Seven Mile Lake. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Lester Heggerness Family from St. Paul, Minnesota, Camping Beside Four Ducks Lake

Original caption: Lester Heggerness family from St. Paul, Minnesota, camps beside Four Ducks Lake near public boat landing on Butternut Lake. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Campers Setting Up in an Unimproved Area Near Butternut Lake

Original caption: Campers set up in unimproved area near Butternut Lake public boat landing. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Butternut Lake, National Forest Service photograph.

Original caption: Looking north on Butternut Lake from Forest Service public boating landing. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Fishing in Pine River on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Fishing in Pine River near the Windsor Dam Campground. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Blackwell Red Pine Plantation

Original caption: Blackwell Red pine plantation 21 years old. Old farm building foundations in foreground. Ranger Seaburg, Laona RD. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Ranger Seaburg Inspecting Wildlife Food Planting

Original caption: Ranger Seaburg inspecting wildlife food planting along timber access road, seeded after sale completion. Wildlife, TM, soil, MU management-Laona RD. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Lake on Argonne Ranger District

Original caption: Lake on Argonne RD, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Campers Setting Up in an Unimproved Area Near Butternut Lake

Original caption: Campers set up in unimproved area near Butternut Lake public boat landing. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of the Christianson Company Lumber Mill

Original caption: The Christianson Company Lumber Mill at Phelps was in operation for 75 years but could not operate efficiently on the lower volume of logs now available and so closed down. Nicolet NF. Histori More

Photograph of Putting up a Roadside Directional Sign on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Putting up a roadside directional sign. This is a seemingly never-ending but essential task on the ranger districts. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Raft of Pulp Logs in Chequamegon Bay in Ashland, Wisconsin

Original caption: Raft of pulp logs in Cheq Bay, Ashland, Wisconsin. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Launching Boat at Boat Access Site at Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Grounds on Eagle River Ranger District

Original caption: Launching boat at boat access site, Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Grounds, Eagle River RD, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Developing a Wildlife Opening

Original caption: Developing wildlife opening. Cat bulldozing the clearing. Alvin Intensive Management Area near Windsor Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Putting up a Roadside Directional Sign on Nicolet National Forest

Original caption: Putting up a roadside directional sign. This is a seemingly never-ending but essential task on the ranger districts. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of a Thrifty Stand of Second Growth White Birch, Maple, and Basswood

Original caption: Thrifty stand of second-growth white-birch-maple-basswood along the Franklin Lake Road. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs

Photograph of Boat Access on Franklin Lake

Original caption: Boat access, Franklin Lake, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Fishing in Pine River

Original caption: Fishing in Pine River near the Windsor Dam Campground. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs