Photograph of the Construction of the Cabin John Bridge over Cabin Joh...
Historical Photograph Files Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, construction, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain ph... More
Photograph of Emery Lumber Company Sawmill
Original caption: Emery Lumber Co. sawmill. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of the Wallace Home in Independence, Missouri
Caption: Photograph of the home of Madge and David W. Wallace on Ruby Street in Independence, Missouri. This was the first home of Bess Wallace Truman. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Pe... More
Kentucky River Lock Number Six, National Forest Service photograph.
This item shows equipment used in the construction of Kentucky River lock number six. Historical Photographs
Photograph of Logs Heading to Market
Original caption: Logs to market. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Sleighs with 12 Foot Bunks
Original caption: Sleighs with 12-foot bunks. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Woodline Cottage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: The gay nineties - woodline cottage, 1890, Submitted by A.G. Horn. Actual photo taken by F. Jacobi. Historic Photographs
Photograph of View from Dock, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Looking north from waterworks. View from dock. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Stand of Aspen in Minnesota
Original caption: A stand of aspen (Populus tremuloides) Minn. (Probably Cass county.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Drive on Prairie River in Itasco County, Minnesota
Original caption: Itasco County, Minn. Drive on Prairie River. (R. Woolsey, Jr.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine Flat Showing Red and White Pines Growing in a D...
Original caption: Red pine flat showing red and white pines growing in dense stand. Carlton county, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Stand of Nearly Pure White Pine
Original caption: Stand of nearly pure white pine, with logging railroad running through. Weyerhaeuser tract. St. Louis Co., Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Dense Growth of Aspen
Original caption: Dense growth of aspen, 40-50 years old. 3-5" dbh. The country about Bellessima Lake nearly all covered with such growth, which has followed an old burn. Lake co, Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White Pine and Norway Pine Logs
Original caption: White pine and Norway pine logs after cutting. St. Louis Co., Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Shay Locomotive for Logging, Mining, and Switching
Original caption: This is a copy negative made from an original photograph belonging to Mr. E. Shay, the inventor of the locomotive shown in the picture. The photograph was taken near Cadillac, Michigan about 1... More
Photograph of Trailer Loads of Logs
Original caption: Trailers, loads of logs ready to be coupled together for a 14 mile haul with 6 and 8 horse team. Koochiching County, Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Steam Jammer Loading Logs
Original caption: Cass County, Minn. Steam jammer loading logs. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Camp at Work
Original caption: Logging camp - going to work, (note oxen). This is a copy negative made from an original photograph belonging to Mr. E. Shay. The photograph was taken near Cadillac, Michigan about 1904. Histo... More
Photograph of Cutting Pine on the Thief River Lumber Company's Land
Original caption: Cutting pine on the Thief River Lumber Company's land. A hay stand of young Norway pine. Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Camp at Work
Original caption: Logging camp - going to work. This is a copy negative made from an original photograph belonging to Mr. E. Shay. The photograph was taken near Cadillac Michigan about 1904. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Logs on the Train
Original caption: Logging logs on the train. This is a copy negative made from an original photograph belonging to Mr. E. Shay. The photograph was taken near Cadillac, Michigan about 1904. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Trainload of White Pine Logs
Original caption: A trainload of white pine logs taken from Sec16, 17, and 23 T145N, R30W. Standing on railroad siding at Cuba, ready for haul to the Mississippi. Cass County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Root and Part of a White Pine Tree
Original caption: Cass County, Minn. The root and part of a white pine tree of the 5% on Sec16, T145N, R30W, that was accidentally pushed over by the choppers falling a large pine tree against it. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Original Stand of White Pine
Original caption: Original stand of White pine, south of Great Northern Railroad. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Black Spruce Swamp Trees
Original caption: Black spruce swamp, trees 6 to 10" DBH. Almost as large as they ever get on swamp land with mineral soil, only a few inches below the post along edge of a rise and bordering a muskeg. Historic... More
Photograph of Seed Trees, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Five percent of stand not cut, left for seed trees. Norway cutting. These seed trees withstood a severe gale after heavy rains, losing about 1%. Jonesville, Crow Wing County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Spruce and White Balsam
Original caption: Spruce to right (white) balsam to left, tops contrasted. Balsam tops are spire shaped and very close; spruce always more open. Cook County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Norway Red Pine and Wild Seedlings
Original caption: Norway (red pine) 6x6 ft apart. Wild seedlings set in nursery rows in 1897, transplanted to present site in 1900. Injured by a ground fire in spring of 1904 but survived it owing to the compar... More
Photograph of a Dam Constructed of Brush and Dirt for Storage Reservoi...
Original caption: Dam constructed of brush and dirt, for storage reservoir. Dam 3, Lake County, Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White and Yellow Birch
Original caption: White and yellow birch trunk contrasted. Forest Reserve Land. The yellow birch which is found here is found in only a few places on foam soils. Cook County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Aspen (Populus Tremuloides) in an Almost Pure Stand
Original caption: Populus tremuloides in almost pure stand. Itasco County (Probably Northome), Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Aspen (Populus Tremuloides), National Forest Service pho...
Original caption: Populus tremuloides. Old trees, sound, growing on rich soil. Itasca County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Waste in Logging Maple and Hemlock
Original caption: Waste in logging maple and hemlock. Note old skidway. Manistee, Michigan. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Joseph Gibson Company Steam Log Hauler
Original caption: T144, R29, Cass County, Minn. The Joseph Gibson Company steam log hauler, showing manner of construction. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Steam Log Hauler, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Steam log hauler. Gibson's Landing. Cass County, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Rear View of the Joseph Gibson Company Steam Log Hauler
Original caption: T144, R29, Cass County, Minn. Rear view of the steam log hauler in operation "on the road.". Historic Photographs
Photograph of Combination Snow Plow and Rut Cutter
Original caption: T144, R29, Cass County, Minn. Combination snow plow and rut cutter for keeping roads in repair being hauled behind sled train load of logs. Joseph Bisbon, contractor, operating the levers in t... More
Photograph of the Joseph Gibson Company Steam Log Hauler
Original caption: T144, R29, Cass County, Minn. The Joseph Gibson Company steam log hauler going back with a load of empty sleds to be loaded. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cass County, Minnesota, National Forest Service photogra...
Original caption: Cass county, Minn crossing the Mississippi in a log driving bateau in winter. Note the ice and snow on the banks of river and the "Anchor Ice" running. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Path of Chisolm Forest Fire at a Locality 24 Miles North...
Original caption: Path of Chisolm forest fire at a locality 24 miles NW of Chisholm. The valuable timber has been cut and the ground left covered with slashing. St. Louis Co, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Part of a Tract of About 20 Acres in Chisholm, Minnesota
Original caption: Part of tract of about 20 acres in village limits covered with tops and slashings which made destruction of village possible. Chisholm, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Little Scotia Pond, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Little Scotia Pond. General view from Dam. A resting place for fish and waterfowl. Located in sec. 25, T33N,R4W. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Log Train Unloading
Original caption: A log train unloading, one log splashing in the water. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Banking Logs, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Banking logs. Clare Co, Michigan. Lower Michigan NF. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logs on Ice and in Pond in Northern Michigan
Original caption: Logs on ice and in pond. Northern Michigan. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Norway Pine on the 10 Sections
Original caption: Norway pine on the 10 sections--T145N, R30W. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hardwood Logs at Mill in Grayling, Michigan
Original caption: Hardwood logs at mill. Grayling, Michigan. Lower Mich NF. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Dam for Making Freshet for Floating Logs in Northern M...
Original caption: Dam for making freshet for floating logs. Northern Michigan. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Banks of White Pine Logs in Northern Michigan
Original caption: Banks of white pine logs. Northern Michigan. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Forest Officers Stopping for Lunch on Little Vermillion ...
Original caption: Forest officers stopping for lunch. Little Vermillion Lake. International Boundary waters. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Bald Cypress in Knox County, Indiana
Original caption: Bald Cypress, Knox County, Indiana (Robert Ridgeway). Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Tank, a Derrick, and a Pump House at Silver Creek Rang...
Original caption: Tank, derrick & pump house. Silver Creek ranger station. Lower Mich. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fire Lookout Tower at the Schley Ranger Station in the...
Original caption: Chippewa Natl Forest, Minnesota. Fire lookout tower at the Schley Ranger Station. Tower furnished by the state forest dept of Minnesota. Taken by Smith Riley. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Loading Piles Cut From Norway Pine
Original caption: Loading piles cut from Norway pine. Stumpage paid for, this timber was $16.00/thousand. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Schley Ranger Station at Schley, Minnesota, in the C...
Original caption: Minnesota NF. Schley Ranger Station at Schley, MN. (Smith Riley.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of One of Many Canoe Houses That Used to House the Canoes U...
Original caption: One of many canoe houses used to house the canoes used in fire patrol. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bur Oak on a City Lot in Columbus, Ohio
Original caption: Bur Oak on city lot. Columbus, Ohio. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Superior Forest Burned Over in 1910
Original caption: Superior forest are burned over in 1910. (Handberg, 1914.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Water Tank Used by Companies on the Superior National ...
Original caption: Water tank used by companies on the Superior NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Steam Jammer, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Steam jammer. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Close to Maximum Growth for Jack Pine
Original caption: Close to maximum for jack pine. Grown isolated in fair soil. Thick balsam understory. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Black Spruce Pulp Timber Muskeg Sphagnum Cover
Original caption: Black spruce pulp timber muskeg sphagnum cover. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Norway Ranger Station, House, Barn, Tool and Bunk House ...
Original caption: Norway ranger station, house, barn, tool and bunk house combine, and woodshed. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White Tail Deer, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: White tail deer, taken by F.M. Brownell. St. Louis County, Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Large Boom of Saw Logs
Original caption: Large boom of saw logs on White Iron Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Loading Government Logs with a Horse Jammer
Original caption: Cook County, Sec1,T60,R35. Loading government logs with horse jammer. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Echo River Fire, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Echo River fire, burned over area, scrub timber. ~1917. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trapper's Cabin, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Trapper's cabin. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Brush Burning on Little Vermillion Salek
Original caption: Brush burning on Little Vermillion Salek, March 12, 1917. V&RL Company. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Jack Pine Surrounded by Young Norway
Original caption: Jack pine surrounded by young Norway which has come in under its shade and by reason of favorable soil and moisture conditions beneath. Marquette, Upper Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hard Jack Pine Burn from 1910 Along Schroeder Telephone ...
Original caption: Sec3, 6, 9. Hard jack pine burn 1910 along Schroeder telephone lines. (Schiek May 1917.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Kawishiwi Falls, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Kawishiwi Falls with winter ice still hanging on rock. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Pike Bay Shore Line from Cass Lake
Original caption: Pike Bay shore line from Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Adjoining Stand of Jack Pine Adjacent to Cutting Showing...
Original caption: Adjoining stand of jack pine adjacent to cutting shows conditions before and after. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Decking Logs on Virginia and Rainy Lake Sale
Original caption: Decking logs on Virginia and Rainy Lake sale of 1/10/18 on the Sioux District. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White Pine, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: White pine 3 years from planting. Note excellent growth of tree in the last 2 years. This is a portion of the cut-over white pine land upon which 5% of the original stand was retained for seed... More
Photograph of a 40 Year-Old Stand of Jack Pine
Original caption: Mio district. View of 30-40 year-old stand of jack pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Norway Tree, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Norway tree 3 years from planting. This tree while slightly damaged from snow, is making excellent growth. Part of the land cut over 12 years ago when the timber was sold and where experimenta... More
Photograph of a Natural Reproduction White Pine
Original caption: A natural reproduction white pine under a comparatively heavy stand of Norway pine. White pine seems to come in the dense shade of the older stands much more readily than any other species. Su... More
Photograph of a Section of a Buy of Lake Hudson Looking Toward Main La...
Original caption: A view of a section of a buy of Lake Hudson looking toward Main Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Forest Service Timber Sale Within 100 Years of the Sta...
Original caption: This is a Forest Service Timber Sale within 100 years of the state sale. Notice the difference in brush disposal, utilization and appearance of remaining timber. Timber cut in winter 1919-1920... More
Photograph of Star Island, Minnesota, National Forest Service photogra...
Original caption: Minn. Star Island. Point if island taken from Norway Beach toward town of Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Area Suggested for Picnic Grounds for Cass Lake
Original caption: Area suggested for picnic grounds for Cass Lake and auto parking space. (A.H. Carhart.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bull Moose Feeding on Bottom of Stewatt River
Original caption: Bull moose feeding on bottom of Stewatt River. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Curtain Falls, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Curtain Falls, Minnesota boundary waters. Taken from American side. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Scene, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Historical logging scene, prepared from an old print which belongs to the local news reporter of Fremont, MI. Historic Photographs
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entranc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical image shows the entrance arch into Pisgah National Forest as it appeared from 1916 to 1936, until U.S. 276 was built. A ... More
Photograph of Logging Scene, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Historical logging scene, prepared from an old print which belongs to the local news reporter of Fremont, MI. Historic Photographs
Historical Trees - Arkansas, National Forest Service photograph.
Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History
Photograph of Batteau Crew on the Muskegon River
Original caption: Batteau crew, Muskegon River, 1888. Newaygo or Muskegon Co. MI. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Scene, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Historical logging scene, prepared from an old print which belongs to the local news reporter of Fremont, MI. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Scene, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Historical logging scene, prepared from an old print which belongs to the local news reporter of Fremont, MI. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Log Boom Containing 80,000 Pieces
Original caption: Another log boom containing 80,000 pieces--only 2,000,000 b.f. of jack pine. About 607 alive and remainder fire killed. Stumpage of $6.30 per M ft. bm. For dead jack pine was received. Histori... More
Photograph of Witches Broom in Norway Pine
Original caption: View of witches' broom in Norway Pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Two Turtle Doves on Nest
Original caption: View of two turtle doves on nest on ground of a few sticks, unusual for species.(Huron) Lower Mich NF. Tawas District. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Boom Containing 80,000 Logs
Original caption: Boom containing 80,000 logs-2,000,000 bd. Ft. of jack pine. These logs were cut on the Chippewa NF winter, 1919-1920, and will be rafted across Lake to Cass Lake where they will be used at the... More
Photograph of Fly Fishing for Brook Trout
Original caption: Fly fishing for brook trout in Silver Creek. Trout on fly and partly out of water. Lower Michigan NF (Huron). Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Forest Service and Cooperative Organizations' Outdoo...
Original caption: The Forest Service and Coop. Organizations' Outdoor Life Exhibit at the 1920 Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Crowds at the 1920 Minnesota State Fair
Original caption: Crowds at Minn state fair on labor day 1920. View from St. Louis County bldg. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Forest Service and Cooperative Organizations' Outdoo...
Original caption: The Forest Service and Coop. Organizations' Outdoor Life Exhibit at the 1920 Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minn. Historic Photographs