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 Entrance to Cottage on Laurel Lake
Original caption: Entrance to cottage on Laurel Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of White Cedar Tip Browsed by Deer
Original caption: White cedar tip browsed by deer. Cheq NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bruin in the Northwoods in Delta, Wisconsin
Original caption: Bruin in the Northwoods, Delta, Wisconsin. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More
Photograph of a Fish Catch in Delta, Wisconsin
Original caption: Fish catch, Delta, WI. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Apparent Needle Droop on Norway Pine
Original caption: Apparent needle droop on Norway Pine. In a small area in Sec 12 T41N, R11E, a large number of young Norway pine have this same appearance. Historic Photographs
Photograph of View Showing the Location of the Handicraft Booth Relati...
Original caption: View showing the location of the handicraft booth relative to the picture panels. The CCC enrollee is doing leather work. Mounted moths, drawings and other types of exhibits may be seen in the... More
Photograph of View of the Fire Cache Exhibit
Original caption: View of the fire cache exhibit. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of East Portal Showing Wood Pine
Original caption: Detail East Portal showing wood pine. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a column monument, city square, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Cross Section of an Aspen Attacked by Fomes Igniarius
Original caption: Cross section of an aspen which has been attacked by Fomes Igniarius. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White Tailed Deer in Winter Yard
Original caption: White-tailed deer in winter yard. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a deer, wild animal, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Loading Logs on a Truck
Original caption: Loading logs on truck, Schaarf Timber Sale. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Log Cover on Stream Bank
Original caption: Log cover on stream bank. Herbst Creek. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tractor and Plow Loaded on a Trailer
Original caption: Tractor and plow loaded on trailer. Chequamegon NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Extreme Browse Line, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Extreme browse line in a mixed hardwood deer wintering area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Log Table on the Picnic Grounds of Franklin Lake Camp an...
Original caption: Log table on the picnic grounds of Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Ground. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tables and Fireplaces in the Picnic Area of Franklin Lak...
Original caption: Tables and fireplaces in the picnic area of Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Ground. Nicolet. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bear Killed by Charles Fisher
Original caption: 465lb. (dressed weight) bear killed by Charles (midget) Fisher near Bear Lake, Glidden District. 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 Bob Halvorsen at Eagle River
Original caption: A skier (Bob Halvorsen, Eagle River) practicing down hill turns on the practice slope. Anvil Lake Ski Trail. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Wanoka Camp Ground Shelter
Original caption: Washburn Ranger District, Wanoka Camp Ground Shelter, pump and carving log. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bull Chain at Hines
Original caption: Bull chain at Hines. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, construction, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More
Photograph of Sign for Parmley Grove in Wisconsin School Children's Fo...
Original caption: Sign, Parmley Grove, part of Wisconsin School Children's Forest. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Pole Stand of Mixed Hardwoods
Original caption: Pole stand of mixed hardwoods, predominately maple, about 35 years old, with a large percentage of mature and over-mature trees, remnants of the former stand. This is typical of much of second... More
Photograph of Yellow Ladyslipper
Original caption: Yellow Ladyslipper. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Wood Storage Yard of the Rhinelander Paper Company
Original caption: Wood storage yard end log pond of the Rhinelander Paper Co. one of the largest glassine manufacturers in the country. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Volunteers Mopping up the Edge of a Fire on Nicolet Nati...
Original caption: OCD volunteers mopping up edge of fire. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of C. M. Christenson Lumber Company Mill in Phelps, Wiscons...
Original caption: C.M. Christenson Lbr. Co. Mill Phelps, Wis. Hardwoods on mill yard, ready to be rolled into lot pond. Historic Photographs
Photograph of C. M. Christenson Lumber Company Mill in Phelps, Wiscons...
Original caption: C.M. Christenson Lbr. Co. Mill Phelps, Wisc. Note small amount of stacked lumber. Historic Photographs
Photograph of First Forest Service Plantation in Wisconsin
Original caption: First Forest Service Plantation in Wisconsin. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Pic... More
Photograph of Trees Left in Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Planting...
Original caption: Trees left in CCC planting boxes in 1936. Located section 18-39-13. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lowther Tree Planter, National Forest Service photograph...
Original caption: Lowther Tree Planter, rear view, showing trees in carrying boxes. Historic Photographs
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 Hayward Ranger District, National Forest Service photogr...
Original caption: CP2. Hayward Ranger Dist. Cor. Sec1,2,11,12, T42N, R6W. Red pine plantation established fall 1937 with complete overhead release by administrative use permit. Background is old growth hemlock ... More
Photograph of a Plantation Sign
Original caption: Plantation sign S.H. 32 Lakewood District. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl... More
Photograph of Deer Enclosure on Eagle River District
Original caption: CP #19. Deer enclosure on Eagle River District on Forest Products & Lumber Co. sale in Sec 29-40-12; south side Franklin Lake Road. CP is 22' south of Exclosure and a little east of center. Pi... More
Photograph of Cutting of Aspen Overstory by Timber Sale
Original caption: Roberts Lake Pl.30; established Fall 1938. Cutting of aspen overstory by timber sale took place in Summer 1951. Laona RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Wisconsin School Children's Forest
Original caption: CP27. Wisconsin school children's Forest on State Hwy 70, 6 miles east of Eagle River. CP is across highway and approx. 50 ft. west of plantation sign. Shot is S60 degrees E toward sign. Eagle... More
Photograph of Wisconsin School Children's Forest
Original caption: CP27. Wisconsin school children's Forest on State Hwy 70 east of Eagle River. CP is across the highway and approx. 50 ft. west of the plantation sign. Picture is S 35 degrees E. Ranger Livens ... More
Photograph of Red Pine Plantation, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: CP31. Red pine plantation P-3A, planted spring 1938. Shooting N40W from post. St. Ignace Dist. P.F. Heim in picture. Upper Michigan NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Logging Access Road Constructed by Timber Operator
Original caption: CP4. Logging access road constructed by timber operator on Flambeau Paper Co. sale of 1/15/52. SWNE, Sec2, T43N, R2W, 400' S of junc TT 180 and logging access road. Glidden RD. Cheq NF. Histor... More
Photograph of Red Pine Plantation, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: CP1. Red pine plantation established under aspen stand spring of 1941. Area release through sale of aspen from 10/20/50 to 2/08/52. SW1/4, Sec16, T40N, R3E, 0.3 mile SW on logging road off Sh... More
Photograph of Tractor Equipped with Drott Loader
Original caption: Tractor equipped w/ Drott loader. Used on Northern Hardwood and Veneer Inc. (Butternut) Sale. This loader averaged 300 logs per day from single face decks. Glidden Ranger Dist. Cheq NF. Histor... More
Photograph of Clump of Aspen in Boot Lake Plantation
Original caption: C.P. #2 (Repeat of photo #469882-1951) 5 years after establishment of plantation. Clump of aspen in Boot Lake plantation 21a. Furrowed summer 1950; planted spring 1951. 1956- Note development... More
Photograph of Paper Birch and Aspen Interspersed with Older White Pine
Original caption: C.P. #21 (Repeat of photo 469218 4 years later.) Paper birch and aspen interspersed with older white pine. Roadside scene, state Hwy. 64, Lakewood R.D. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Main Lodge - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photog...
Original caption: Main Lodge. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Red Pine Planted Near Mondeaux Dam
Original caption: Repeat of CP #3, red pine planted near Mondeaux Dam on borrow pit for wings of dam. SW cor. Of plantation. NENE, sec. 23, T33N, R1W. Except taken from a different angle than 481581. Medford R... More
Photograph of Wading in Anvil Lake
Original caption: Wading in Anvil Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Volleyball at Anvil Lake Campground
Original caption: Volley ball at Anvil Lake Campground. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Farm Forester and a Small Woodland Owner Discussing Tr...
Original caption: Farm forester and small woodland owner discuss tree planting plans. Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Farmer and a Farm Forester Discussing the Harvest of W...
Original caption: Farmer and farm forester discuss harvest of walnut timber in farm woods. Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Robertson Lake, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Robertson Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a lake, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Mature Mixed Pine, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Mature mixed pine. Ranger Crosby. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Campers at Twin Lake Campground
Original caption: Campers, Twin Lake Campground. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Ranger Anderson with Ribes Crew Chief
Original caption: Ranger Anderson with ribes crew chief. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 Cou...
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 Loading Peeled Aspen Bolts
Original caption: Loading peeled aspen bolts on a dray on Carlson Bros. Sale, Blong Road. Loggers are McElroy (1) and Carlson. Nicolet. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hand Seeding of Clover in a Wildlife Opening
Original caption: Hand seeding of clover in a wildlife opening in the Anvil Intensive Multiple Use Management Area. Nicolet. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Seven Mile Lake as Seen from a Point Near the Boat Landi...
Original caption: Seven Mile Lake from point near boat landing at newly developed Recreation Area on the Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Campers Setting Up in an Unimproved Area Near Butternut ...
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 Nation...
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 Walt Nicewander on the Demonstration Trail of the "Trees...
Original caption: On Demonstration Trail, "Trees for Tomorrow" Conservation Workshop, at Eagle River. Walt Nicewander shows 2 teachers a knotty, low-grade bd. Produced by limby trees such as white pine to the ... More
Photograph of Red Pine Reproduction with Overstory of Old Growth Red P...
Original caption: Red pine reproduction with overstory of old growth red pine covers high land around this bog near St. Hwy 70 near Windsor Dam Road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine Reproduction with Overstory of Old Growth Red P...
Original caption: Red pine reproduction with overstory of old growth red pine covers high land around this bog near St. Hwy 70 near Windsor Dam Road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Raft of Pulp Logs in Chequamegon Bay in Ashland, Wiscons...
Original caption: Raft of pulp logs in Cheq Bay, Ashland, Wisconsin. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area
Original caption: Beach at Anvil Lake Recreation Area. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Bathers Coming Down to the Beach at Anvil Lake Recreatio...
Original caption: Bathers coming down to beach from bath house at Anvil Lake Recreation Area. 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, Timber Mangement, soil, MU. Management-Laona RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Boat at the Boat Landing at Franklin Lake Recreation A...
Original caption: Boat at the boat landing, Franklin Lake Recreation Area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Black Bear Cub at Anvil Lake Recreation Area
Original caption: Black bear cub near campground at Anvil Lake Recreation Area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Launching Boat at Boat Access Site at Franklin Lake Camp...
Original caption: Launching boat at boat access site, Franklin Lake Camp and Picnic Grounds, Eagle River RD, Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Bear Lake Campground Area
Original caption: Bear Lake Campground Area Laona R.D. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a small watercraft, canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Bear Lake Campground Area
Original caption: Bear Lake Campground Area Laona R.D. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Forest Lake, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Forest Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a pond, trees in the park, reflection in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Forest Lake, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Forest Lake. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Military Road, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Military Road. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Stairway to Beach at Long Lake Picnic Grounds
Original caption: Stairway to beach at Long Lake Picnic Grounds. Constructed with APW funds. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Tailed Hawk, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Red-tailed hawk, sitting on a rock. Kettle Moraine State Forest, Wisconsin. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Fox Pup Hiding Behind a Rock
Original caption: Red fox pup hiding behind a rock. Kettle Moraine State Forest, Wisconsin. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Over-Nature Windthrown Balsam Fir
Original caption: Over-nature windthrown balsam fir. Most of the trees are about a hundred years old. 100% of the trees have butt rot, most of which was caused by Poria subsida. About 30% of the trees have r... More
Photograph of a Mature Balsam Fir That Has Been Windthrown
Original caption: A mature balsam fir that has been windthrown due to weakening caused by the butt rot fungue Polyporus balsamaue. Break occurred at 3.0 feet from the ground. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Medford from the Ranger Station
Original caption: Medford from the Ranger Station. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Side View of Trailer Before Leveling Off
Original caption: Side view of trailer before leveling off. Historic Photographs
Photograph of View Looking Northeast from the Junction of the East Sco...
Original caption: Looking northeast from the junction of the East Scott Lake Road and the East Boundary Road, showing the general cover conditions. Portion of a deer census area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of School Children's Plantation, National Forest Service ph...
Original caption: School Children's Plantation. Fairly open area planted to 2-0 Norway Pine in fall of 1936. Camera point #38. Looking N.50%W. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Mixed Stand Conifers and Hardwoods
Original caption: Mixed stand conifers and hardwoods, Lower Michigan North of Highway #2. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Forest Service Planting on Municipal Well Plot
Original caption: Forest Service planting on Municipal well plot. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fire Fighting Float in the Memorial Day Parade in Rhinel...
Original caption: Fire Fighting Float Memorial Day Parade, 1937. Rhinelander, Wis. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trailing Arbutus - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...
Original caption: Trailing arbutus is found throughout the forest. Historic Photographs
Photograph of View of Sign Leaving Gibbet
Original caption: East portal M.S. #2 view of sign (leaving) gibbet. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Burned Section of the Exhibit Displayed by the U.S. Fore...
Original caption: Burned section of the exhibit displayed by the US Forest Service at the Heart of the Lakes Exposition in August, 1936. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Needles of the Norway Pine
Original caption: Needles of the Norway Pine (Pinus resinosa). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Two Deer in Traps
Original caption: Two deer already in traps. Third one almost ready to spring the trigger release. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Pine Gall on a Branch of Jack Pine
Original caption: Pine Gall (Cronartium cerebrum) on a branch of jack pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Correct Method of Fire Fighting with Water
Original caption: Correct method of fire fighting with water. 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 Measuring Length of a Main Beam at Chequamegon National ...
Original caption: Measuring length of main beam. Chequamegon NF. Historic Photographs