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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Photograph of Meadow Rue, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Meadow rue. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of 11-Pound Northern Pike Caught at Lac La Croix Head
Original caption: 11 lb. Northern pike caught at Lac La Croix Head. 14" Wall eyed pike in belly. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Rapids Just Below the Isabella River Ranger Station
Original caption: Rapids just below Isabella River Ranger Station. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Loon's Nest on Lake Koma
Original caption: Loon's nest on Lake Koma. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of an Old Indian Camp on Lake Isabella
Original caption: Old Indian camp on Lake Isabella. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of the View along the Shoreline of Little Saganaga
Original caption: Along the shoreline of Little Saganaga. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Cliffs on Seagull Lake
Original caption: Cliffs on Seagull Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of the Falls of Isabella River Near the Ranger Station
Original caption: Falls of Isabella River near ranger station. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fire Killed Shorescape
Original caption: Fire killed shorescape, Canadian side, Saganaga. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Seagull's Nest on Little Saganaga
Original caption: Seagull's nest on Little Saganaga. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Boat House at Halfway Ranger Station on Birch Lake
Original caption: Boat house. Halfway ranger station on Birch Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of H. N. Wheeler with a String of Pickerel and Pike at Whit...
Original caption: H.N. Wheeler with string of pickerel and pike at White Iron Beach. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Beaver Swimming with a Branch in Its Mouth
Original caption: Beaver swimming with branch in its mouth. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company in Log Driving Se...
Original caption: Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company log driving season. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company Log Driving Scene
Original caption: Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company log driving scene. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Relative Size of a Canadian Lynx to a Six Foot Man
Original caption: Relative size of Canadian lynx to a 6 ft. man. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Minnesota State Forest Service Lookout Tower
Original caption: Minn State Forest Service Lookout Tower. Guard (Miss) Carroll on tower. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ross Lake Fire in Minnesota
Original caption: Ross Lake fire, Minn. Severe damage to hardwoods & soils. State Ranger John Nelson in foreground. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Black Bear Near the Sawbill Ranger Station on the Supe...
Original caption: Black bear near Sawbill Ranger Station on the Superior NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Camp Hungry Jack Lake
Original caption: Camp Hungry Jack Lake, 1923. General view - Girl Scout officers National Training camp. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a View Showing the Railroad Track of the Virginia and Ra...
Original caption: Showing railroad track of the Virginia & Rainy Lake Lumber Co., destroyed by a fire from slash burning by the company, 1923. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Girl Scout Camp on Hungry Jack Lake
Original caption: Girl Scout Camp on Hungry Jack Lake, 1923. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bridge Construction over Stewart River LaCroix Trail and...
Original caption: Bridge construction over Stewart River LaCroix trail and telephone line. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Kelly Fire, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Kelly fire, Sec22, T60, R11. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Loading Fire Supplies on Motor Boats at Crane Lake
Original caption: Loading fire supplies on motor boats at Crane Lake (Camp 97 fire). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Moose, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Moose. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Cascade Tower, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Cascade Tower, Sec 23, T61N, R2W. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Fireplace Built by Prospectors at Moss Lake
Original caption: Fireplace built by prospectors, Moss Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More
Photograph of Canoeing on Duncan Lake
Original caption: Canoeing on Duncan Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Duluth and the Harbor on Lake Superior from Highway Numb...
Original caption: Duluth and the harbor on Lake Superior from Highway #11. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Indian Paintings at LaCroix
Original caption: Indian paintings, LaCroix. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Indian Paintings at LaCroix
Original caption: Indian paintings, LaCroix. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Ruffed Grouse, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Ruffed Grouse (partridge). Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Moose Standing in Stoney River
Original caption: Moose standing in Stoney River. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a deer, elk, wild animal,wildlife, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Forest Ranger's Cabin in the Wilderness Country
Original caption: A forest ranger's cabin in the wilderness country. Island River Ranger Station. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Snow Shoe Trail on the Road to Hill's
Original caption: Snow shoe trail on road to Hill's. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Reindeer Moss at Superior Game Refuge
Original caption: Reindeer moss -- Superior Game refuge. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Bear on Gunflint Trail
Original caption: Bear on Gunflint Trail, North Shore Division. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Dog Team Hauling Supplies to Brule Timber Survey Camp
Original caption: Dog team hauling supplies to Brule Timber Survey Camp. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ranger Farley in Norway and Jack Pine Stand Cut over to ...
Original caption: Ranger Farley in Norway-Jack pine stand cut over to favor Norway Pine. (state land.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Dog Team on Snow Shoe Trip through the Superior Nation...
Original caption: Dog team on snow shoe trip through the Superior NF and Superior State Game Refuge taken by party of 20 on snow shoes and skis during March, 1925, under the auspices of the Minn State Game and ... More
Photograph of the Path of the Great Fire of 1918
Original caption: In the path of the great fire of 1918 8 miles north of Duluth. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tower at Drummond, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Tower at Drummond, Minn erected for occasional use by patrolman. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Bull Moose Calf at About Three Weeks Old
Original caption: Bull moose calf about 3 weeks old. Raised on a bottle at Crawford Lodge. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Dog Sled Load of Equipment and Supplies Ready to Start...
Original caption: Dog sled load of equipment & supplies ready to start to the Bower Trout timber survey camp; complete equipment for a 2-tent camp and supplies for 2 weeks (about 800 lbs. Total) were taken in. ... More
Photograph of State Dog Team Hauling Supplies from Headquarters Camp a...
Original caption: State dog team hauling supplies from headquarters camp at Milepost 17 to East Bearskin Camp for timber survey crews. Brule Project, 1925-26. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Porcupine Sitting on a Boulder in Sioux River
Original caption: Porcupine sitting on a boulder in Sioux River (had been on lily pads). Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Typical Crown Fire in a Minnesota Spruce Forest
Original caption: A typical crown fire in a Minnesota Spruce forest (courtesy P.W. Swedberg, Minn Dept of Conservation). Historic Photographs
Photograph of International Boundary Marker for Canada and the United ...
Original caption: International boundary marker, Canada-United States; taken on Iron Lake. (Note small spruce growing in crevice of boulder.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Three Spot, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Three Spot. First Duluth & Iron Range locomotive brought to Two Harbors on a scow July 1, 1883. Used in laying first rails between Two Harbors and Tower. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Wagon and Sled Purchased by the Duluth and Iron Range ...
Original caption: Wagon and sled purchased by the Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Co., and used to transport officials and employees 1882-1886, while railroad was being built from Two Harbors to the Minnesota Iron... More
Photograph of Loading Docks at Two Harbors, Minnesota
Original caption: Loading docks at Two Harbors, Minn where iron ore is loaded onto Lake Superior boats. Boats coming in for a load of iron bring coal. Note the clam-shell bucket in the air dropping into a boat.... More
Photograph of Salt Lick Used by Deer
Original caption: Salt lick used by deer near an old logging camp. Note depth of lick. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Angleworm Lookout Cabin, National Forest Service photogr...
Original caption: Angleworm L.O. cabin -- Big Lake District. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More
Photograph of an Aspen Pole Stand at 50 Years Old
Original caption: Aspen pole stand 50 years old. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Birch Lake Plantation, National Forest Service photograp...
Original caption: Birch Lake Plantation. Red pine plantation before release. Plot 24. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Sioux Falls on Little Indian Sioux River
Original caption: Sioux Falls on Little Indian Sioux River. Historic Photographs
Photograph of U.S. Senate Clerk Harvey Walsh with George Clifton of Gr...
Original caption: Harvey Walsh, Clerk of the US Senate with George Clifton of Grinell, Iowa on Show-me trip. Wall-eyed pike taken in Bottle River, Int'l Boundary, Lac La Croix. Trip made with Kuenzel and Trygg.... More
Photograph of Young Black Bear, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Young black bear feeding on maple sprouts. Lac LaCroix. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Young Bear Feeding on Mountain Ash Berries
Original caption: Feeding on mountain ash berries. LaCroix dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Compassmen Arvid Tosaker and Ed Larson on an Acquisition...
Original caption: Arvid Tosaker and Ed Larson, compassmen on acquisition survey party, Lac La Croix. Note type of camp built for 4 men. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cub Bear on the Pontoons of a Plane
Original caption: Cub bear making himself quite at home on the pontoons of a plane. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cow Moose and Two Calves Swimming Across Stuart Lake
Original caption: Cow moose and two calves swimming across in Stuart Lake, La Croix District. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cow Moose and Two Calves Swimming Across Stuart Lake
Original caption: Cow moose and two calves swimming across Stuart Lake, La Croix district. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Railroad Portage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Railroad portage -- Loon Lake to Lac la Croix. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Angry Cow Moose, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Angry cow moose, note how they lay their ears back as a horse does. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Circh Lake at Red Pine Plantation
Original caption: Circh Lake, Red Pine Plantation (1915) after release cutting in which part of competing aspen was removed. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine Plantations, National Forest Service photograph...
Original caption: Red Pine plantations after release in which part of competing aspen was removed. Camera point 2, plot 24, Birch Lake Plantation. Historic Photographs