Historical Sawmills and Logging

Black and white photographs of sawmills and logging activities in various states, highlighting historical wood processing and management practices in natural settings.

Alaska Highway Builders' Equipment Tied Up For Lunch. Original caption: Alaska Highway builders' equipment tied up for lunch near the Swift River bridge about 85 miles up the road from Watson Lake in the southern Yukon. State: Alaska.

Large Sawmills - Kentucky. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Range Improvements - Structural - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Veneer and Plywood Making - Vermont. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - South Dakota. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pulp and Paper: Pulpwood Yards - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Alaska Highway Builders' Equipment Tied Up For Lunch. Original caption: Alaska Highway builders' equipment tied up for lunch near the Swift River bridge about 85 miles up the road from Watson Lake in the southern Yukon. State: Alaska.

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Chemical Wood - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Towns and Cities: Occupied - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Fluming - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - West Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Alaska. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Nursery Work: Seed Beds - West Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Description: Munyang area before the erection of the Norwegian contractors' headquarters. Location: Munyang, Australia Date: July 1951 australia, australasia, oceania, australasiathroughalens

Wood Preservation - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Land Use Rehabilitation - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Nevada. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Foresters at Work - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Miscellaneous Wood Products - Multiple Products. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Ohio. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Canada. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Description: Machine undergoing top overhaul Eil Dur Elan. Location: British Somaliland Date: 1919 africa

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - West Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Counting Livestock - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Dams - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Hauling - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Equipment: Range Improvement - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Pennsylvania. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wood Preservation - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Contract No. 62, Clearing Lower Middle and East Branches, Quabbin Reservoir, Ware, New Salem, Petersham and Hardwick, looking northerly up valley from headhouse at Shaft 12, Enfield, Mass., Sep. 14, 1939

Crude Products: Ties and Mine Props. - Montana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Enlisted men are being trained in gas engine mechanics and auto repair work at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The photograph was taken by photographer Sune Reco in June 1918. The image shows an exterior view of the truck laboratory where the training takes place. The photograph is part of the collection received from the University of Pittsburgh with the subject number 54995.

Mining - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Fluming - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Smokejumpers: Training - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Equipment: Range Improvement - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Civilian Conservation Corps - Camps - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Wyoming. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - Missouri. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Veneer and Plywood Making - Vermont. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Large Sawmills - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mills, Milling and Log Storage - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - North Carolina. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pulp and Paper Mills - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Road Construction - Arkansas. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - New Mexico. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Looking down river towards Shasta Dam under construction, Shasta County, California 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. California , Shasta County

Indian - Alaska. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

The Alaska Highway. Original caption: 43-3624: Dowell Construction Co. men using a cat winch to drag timbers to the waters edge. The timbers are used to build a dock on Tagish Lake at Carcross. Section C August 22, 1942. Photo by Pinkstaff. Original caption: 43-3625: Dowell Construction Co. men using a cat winch to drag timbers to the waters edge. The timbers are used to build a dock at Carcross. Section C. August 22, 1942. State: Alaska.

Logging Camps and Crews - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

The Alaska Highway. Original caption: 43-3584: Overlooking the site of the lower Army crossing of the Testa River. The clearing at the extreme right of the photo leads to the site of the permanent bridge. Steel and materials for the permanent bridge is piled on the near (north) bank just beyond the army bridge. Section D Mile post 94 N. Nelson. Sept. 6, 1943. Original caption: 43-3585: The south main pier of the upper Tetsa River Bridge is under construction just behind the pump the south column bent is completed. Section D Mile post 96 N. Nelson Sept. 6, 1943. State: Alaska.

This photograph showcases a forestry mill located in Vagney, Vosges, France, and is operated by the 43d Company, 20th Engineers in the Epinal District. The image was taken on December 19, 1918, and was received by Lieutenant Sears on April 14, 1919.

Administrative Structures - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Mining - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Log Transportation: Logging Railroad. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Counting Livestock - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Transportation: Log Drive - Wyoming. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Livestock Management - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Recreation Improvements - Tennessee. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pulp and Paper Mills - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Loading Logs - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Caswell Construction Company Camp. Original caption: 43-3510: Caswell Construction Company camp from army tote road. Section D. Mile post A.M. 85.5 NN. Original caption: 43-3511: Equipment shops - Caswell Construction Co. Laundry building under construction in the background. Section D. Mile post A.M. 85.5 NN. Photos by Pinkstaff, April 11, 1943. State: Alaska.

Road Construction - Virginia. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Cattle Grazing: General. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fish Hatcheries - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Pulling sheet pile with a steam hammer from the east main pier of the White River Bridge. Original caption: Section B2. Mile Post 1434. Photograph by Pinkstaff October 25, 1943. State: Alaska.

Road Construction - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Slims River Bridge under construction, spanning a two-mile wide glacial silt flat. Original caption: The Slims River Bridge at one stage of construction by E.W. Elliott Company. Two and one half miles of relocation for this new 1216 ft. trestle shortens the Army road by 4 miles. This relocation crosses the two-mile-wide glacial silt flat where Slims River empties into Kluane Lake. The 64 19 ft. spans will be made from imported fir camps and stringers, with locally sawed timber for piles, decks, and rails. Section B1. Mile post 1332. August 14, 1943. Photograph by Pinkstaff. State: Alaska.

Logging: Loading Logs - Tennessee. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Sawmill Interiors - Idaho. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Seasoning and Shipping Lumber - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging Camps and Crews - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Duke mine in Malmberget.

Logging Camps and Crews - Washington. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logs & Log Decks - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Looking up valley from near station 93+50 on Quabbin Hill Road, Quabbin Reservoir, Mass., Nov. 7, 1940 , waterworks, reservoirs water distribution structures, engineering, roads

Logging: Transportation: Rafting - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Farm Products - Montana. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Range Improvements - Structural - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Construction Erosion Control - Oregon. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fish Hatcheries - New Hampshire. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Fire Suppression: Aerial Slurry Drops - California. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Logging: Camps & Crews: Exterior. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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