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 Original Stand of White Pine
Original caption: Original stand of White pine, south of Great Northern Railroad. 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 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 Typical Single Fire Line with a Plantation on the Minn...
Original caption: Typical single fire line with plantation on Minnesota. Placed about 8 furrows in width & later dished. These fire lines are also used for roads. Country shown in this picture is typical of tha... More
Photograph of a Skidway Along the Silverton Northern Railroad (SNRR) T...
Original caption: Skidway along the SNRR tracks containing 1,000,000 ft.b.m. of jack pine and aspen logs. These will be used by a box and crating factory at Cass Lake, Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Slippery Elm, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Slippery Elm (Ulmus fulva) 20" DBH. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Supervisor Marshall and Ranger Farley in a Thinned Stand...
Original caption: Supervisor Marshall and Ranger Farley in thinned stand of Norway Pine. Cut Foot Sioux Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Typical Cut over Land in Northern Minnesota
Original caption: Typical cut over land in Northern Minnesota. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hicks Sale, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Hicks Sale - Cutfoot Sioux. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Spraying Trees, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Spraying trees. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Redhead Duck Nest, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Redhead duck nest - Leech Lake; nest amongst the cat-tails on a floating island of cat-tails. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Knutson Dam Wide Open
Original caption: Knutson Dam wide open, Cass Lake on left, Mississippi River on right of dam. summer, 1938. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Alfred Moats of International Falls Peeling a Jack Pine ...
Original caption: Alfred Moats of International Falls peeling a jack pine stick for pulp. This peeling is being done by agreement between the Forest Products Lab and the Minnesota & Ontario Paper Co., prior to ... More
Photograph of Mallard Duck Nest in Alder Thicket
Original caption: Mallard duck nest in Alder thicket near Middle Twin Lake --11 eggs. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trailer - Automobiles of 1940s
Original caption: GMC trailer with 35 caterpillar with Brush Breaker, Cass Lake. Trailer for transporting heavy equipment. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Virgin Pine Stand Behind Norway Beach Recreational Area
Original caption: View in virgin pine stand behind Norway Beach Recreational Area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Jack Pine, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Jack Pine. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Duck Hunter, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Duck hunter. Decoys may be seen around his canoe. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Winter Scene Along Pike Bay Loop Road
Original caption: Winter scene along Pike Bay Loop Road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nursery Stock, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Nursery stock, Cass Lake Nursery. 1-3 white pine transplants, specimen. Historic Photographs
Photograph of 45 Year Old Uncut Aspen at Pike Bay
Original caption: 45- year old uncut aspen at Pike Bay. Historic Photographs
Photograph of an S-Sweep Tie Cut
Original caption: When the tie cut has a simple sweep or an S-sweep, such as this one, which is all in one plane, it is still a usable tie out. If the sweep or crook is spiral the cut will not be acceptable for... More
Photograph of Close Up of Red Pine Cones
Original caption: Close-up of red pine cones in a tier of cone trays after treatment. Note the loose see which has fallen from the cones. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lone Survivor of a Once Beautiful Grove of Virgin Red Pi...
Original caption: Lone survivor of a once beautiful grove of virgin red pine after the windstorm of July, 1940, passed through the Norway Beach Recreation Area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Marine Fire Pump and Hose Unit
Original caption: Marine fire pump and hose unit, Supervisor's office cache at Cass Lake, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ranger Station and Warehouse at Blackduck, Minnesota
Original caption: Ranger Station and Warehouse at Blackduck, Minn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Tearing Up Soil and Breaking Down Jack Pine Slash
Original caption: Tearing up soil and breaking down jack pine slash. The first step in assisting natural regeneration of jack pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cut Foot Sioux Ranger Dist
Original caption: CP3. Cut foot Sioux Ranger Dist. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Entrance to Whipholt Tower
Original caption: Entrance to Whipholt Tower. Photo shows tower in background with new type radio aerial. This is a show-me trip point. Walker Ranger Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Pihlstrom Cutting in 150 Year Old White Pine
Original caption: CP30. Pihlstrom cutting in 150-year-old white pine, 1952-53. 1/3 harvest cut made. Area will be disked in good seed year to get reproduction started. Bena RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Harley Hamm Measuring Tree Height with a...
Original caption: Dist. Ranger Hamm measuring tree height with scale stick. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ed Rogstall Talking to District Ranger Harley Hamm
Original caption: Ed Rogstall, woods boss of Richmond timber sale, at controls of two cylinder cat, talking to D.R. Hamm. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Harley Hamm Talking with Ed Rogstall
Original caption: Dist. Ranger Harley Hamm talking with Ed Rogstall, woods boss of the Richmond Timber sale. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Mr. Isaacson Fishing on Lake 13
Original caption: Mr. Isaacson fishing on Lake 13. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of District Ranger Harley Hamm Using a Relaskop
Original caption: Ranger Hamm using a Relaskop, a device made in Germany for determining tree height and basal area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Boat Launching at Norway Beach Camp and Picnic Area on C...
Original caption: Boat launching at Norway Beach Camp and Picnic Area on Cass Lake, Cass Lake RD. (Forest Officer Lawrence Pound talking to the Frank Howard family, S. St. Paul, Minnesota.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Hydro-Mulcher Spraying Grass Seed, Fertilizer and a Bind...
Original caption: Hydro-mulcher spraying grass seed, fertilizer and a binder on banks of Schley Camp Road -- erosion control and bank stabilization. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lydick Lake Corpsmen Driving Steel Retaining Wall Along ...
Original caption: Lydick Lake Corpsmen driving steel retaining wall along tramway system channel above Knutson Dam. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Young People Enjoying a Canoe Ride
Original caption: Young people enjoying a canoe ride on one of the many lakes. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Timber Sale Area in a Jack Pine Stand After Cutting Is...
Original caption: View of timber sale area in a jack pine stand after cutting is completed. Notice the close utilization and excellent clean-up on this sale area; also the white and Norway pine poles and saplin... More
Photograph of an Indian Burial Ground
Original caption: Indian Burial Ground, Bow String lake at Inger P.O. along boundary of Chippewa NF. These burial grounds are generally placed on top of a ridge in an exposed location. Each grave has a shelter ... More
Photograph of District School - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...
Original caption: District school, S18, T145, R29. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Completed Landscaping Project on Inspiration Point
Original caption: Completed landscaping project on Inspiration Point. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image... More
Photograph of Cutting Plot Number One After Logging
Original caption: Cutting plot #1, Plot 112; after logging. Cutfoot. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cutting Plot Number One After Logging
Original caption: Cutting plot #1, Plot 113; after logging. Cutfoot. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nursery Stock at Cass Lake Nursery
Original caption: Nursery stock, Cass Lake Nursery. 2-1 jack pine transplants, specimen. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Mallard Duck Nest in Muskeg Bog
Original caption: Mallard duck nest in muskeg bog -- 12 eggs. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine Management Cycle
Original caption: Red pine "Management Cycle". Dense stand of mature red pine were eagerly sought by the early loggers in the Lake States. The sparseness of brush and young pines was the rule. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Aspen Management Cycle, National Forest Service photogra...
Original caption: Aspen "Management Cycle". Even though not thinned, thrifty 30 year old stands contain aspen pulpwood. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine Management Cycle
Original caption: Red pine "Management Cycle". Even when loggers left scattered seed trees, red pine has seldom reproduced satisfactorily. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Typical Stranded Settler
Original caption: Typical stranded settler. Located on nonagricultural land, and unsuccessfully attempting to farm it. Historic Photographs
Photograph of F. Benjamin and Clarence Anderson
Original caption: F. Benjamin (rear) and Clarence Anderson, ERA workers, pushing treated red pine cones down inclined chute into the shaker. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Administration and Recreation Building
Original caption: Administration and Recreation Building. Concrete foundation and stops at entrance. Double course shingles every 6th row. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage on 7/24/40 near Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Recreational buildings. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Mary Morwood of Alton, Illinois, Rowing in One of the Ba...
Original caption: A vacationist (Mary Morwood of Alton, Il.) rowing in one of the bays in North Star Lake at Sticker's Idlewild resort, one of the many resorts in the lake country. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Booms Towed by Motor Boat
Original caption: Booms of up to 100,000 bd ft. were towed by motor boats. Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Loading the Logs, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: In loading the logs many methods are used. The most dangerous and impractical method is the use of horses and chain. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Partial Cut in Mixed Stand of Jack Pine and Red Pine in ...
Original caption: Sugar Lake Unit, Cass Lake Dist. Partial cut in mixed jack pine - red pine stand 40 years old. 1500 bd ft. of sawlogs and 1 1/2 cords of pulpwood cut per acre. Specie cut jack pine. Cutting to... More
Photograph of Red Pine, White Pine and White Spruce Plantation
Original caption: CP16. Dora Lake RD. P-9a--Red, White pine and white spruce plantation. To show development of plantation. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Pine and White Spruce
Original caption: CP29. Red pine and white spruce planted Fall 1936; to be released. This photo taken from same spot but slightly to the right of #478579. Marcell Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of White Spruce Plantation, National Forest Service photogr...
Original caption: C.P. 9, 5th year followup, Remer Dist. D. Eng assist. Ranger in photo. Approx. in center of the NE NW, Sec. 35, T142N, R27W. White Spruce Plantation. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Planting with a Lowther Reseeding Machine
Original caption: Planting with Lowther Reseeding Machine. This is the first trial run of this machine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Canoeing on Vermilion River
Original caption: Canoeing on Vermilion River. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of river bank, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Couple from Ohio Ready to Sail Their Kayak on Pike Bay
Original caption: A couple from Ohio who are camping at Pike Bay Camp Ground about ready to sail their Kayak on Pike Bay. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fishing for Walleyed Pike on Mississippi River
Original caption: Fishing for walleyed pike on Mississippi River below the Winnibigoshish Dam. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fisherwoman, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: She caught one! A fisherwoman. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Tractor Pulling a Sled of Logs out to the Road
Original caption: Tractor pulling sled lead of logs out to road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of District Ranger Harley Hamm Measuring Large Pine
Original caption: Dist. Ranger Harley Hamm measuring DBH of large pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Peeling Pine Piling Poles
Original caption: Local Indian peeling pine piling poles at the Wheeler Post Co. Plant at Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Peeling Pine Piling Poles
Original caption: Local Indian peeling pine piling poles at the Wheeler Post Co. Plant at Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Deer Hunters Frank Dunbeck, Orville Brown, Elmer Van Sic...
Original caption: Deer Hunters. (L to R: Frank Dunbeck, Orville Brown, Elmer Van Sickel, Lee Schumacher, Milton Van Sickel, and Jim Rardin) Minnesota deer laws permit the shooting of both does and buck of any a... More
Photograph of Entrance Road to Norway Beach Camp and Picnic Ground on ...
Original caption: Entrance road to Norway Beach Camp and Picnic Ground on Cass Lake of the Cass Lake RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Boater Getting Information from a Forest Officer
Original caption: Boater getting information from Forest Officer. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - P... More
Photograph of Accelerated Public Works (APW) Work Crew Constructing a ...
Original caption: APW work crew constructing a boat ramp at South Pike Bay. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Accelerated Public Works (APW) Workers Placing an Entran...
Original caption: APW workers placing an entrance sign, Pike Bay Experimental Forest. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lydick Lake Corpsmen Building Central Repair Shop at Cas...
Original caption: Under supervision, Lydick Lake Corpsmen building Central Repair Shop at Cass Lake. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Trailer Campers Enjoying a Stay in a Recreation Area on ...
Original caption: Trailer campers enjoying a stay on recreation area. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Ranger Watching a Father Teach His Son to Clean Fish
Original caption: Ranger watching father teach son to clean fish at one of the many recreation areas on lakes. Historic Photographs
Photograph of One of the Many Fine Beaches on the Clearwater Lakes
Original caption: One of the many fine beaches on the clearwater lakes. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Corpsmen from Lydick Lake Civilian Conservation Center (...
Original caption: Corpsmen Lydick Lake CCC on Chippewa receiving help in reading course. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Corpsmen from Lydick Lake Civilian Conservation Center (...
Original caption: Corpsmen Lydick Lake CCC on Chippewa NF receiving instructions in vocational training welding course. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Corpsmen from Lydick Lake Civilian Conservation Center ...
Original caption: Corpsmen Lydick Lake CCC being evaluated on completion of a math work book. 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 Norway Pine on the 10 Sections
Original caption: Norway pine on the 10 sections--T145N, R30W. ~1910. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Hotel on Star Island Built Under a Special Use Permit
Original caption: Hotel on star Island built under special use permit. Taken by Smith Riley. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Summer Home - U.S. National Archives Public Domain pho...
Original caption: Medium good summer home, 32'x30', Star Island. Help quarters to left. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Jack Pine Pole Stand After Treatment
Original caption: Jack pine pole stand after treatment. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Lake Survey, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Lake Survey - taking bottom samples. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Nursery Stock at Cass Lake Nursery
Original caption: Nursery stock, Cass Lake Nursery. 2-1 red pine transplants, specimen. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Dry Creek Dam and Bridge
Original caption: Dry Creek Dam and bridge, high waters, summer, 1938. Dam right of bridge near Eagle Nest Resort & Seelye Point Camp and Picnic Ground. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Nursery Stock at Cass Lake Nursery
Original caption: Nursery stock, Cass Lake Nursery. 2-2 white pine transplants, specimen. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Chief of the Chippewa Tribe Bob Mosmo with His Squaw and...
Original caption: Bob Mosmo, Chief of the Chippewa tribe, his squaw & their granddaughter. Inger Indian Village. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Mississippi Rapids Sale Area Showing Jack Pine Reproduct...
Original caption: Mississippi Rapids Sale Area -- showing Jack Pine reproduction plots. Historic Photographs
Photograph of McKusick Sale on the Cut Foot Sioux Ranger District
Original caption: McKusick sale on the Cut Foot Sioux Ranger District. This area was logged in the summer of 1937, 1500 to 2000 bd. ft. per acre removed on the average, and was used for mine timbers. Over-matur... More
Photograph of Loading of Cone Trays in the Cone Shed
Original caption: Loading of cone trays in the cone shed. Cass Lake Nursery. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Ski Party, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: A ski party pauses on the small bridge crossing the Shingobee River, while one picture of the members of the party takes a picture of the group. This bridge is on the long trail (6 1/2 mile tr... More
Photograph of the Heating Plant, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: View of the heating plant which furnishes heat and steam to operate the extractory kilns. L. Kirkpatrick is shown at the right adjusting the control valves for pipes leading from the furnace t... More
Photograph of West Windbreak, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: View of west windbreak. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Fire Truck at Marcel Ranger Station
Original caption: 3/4 ton fire truck at Marcel Ranger Station, equipped with live hose, a 60 gal tank of water, Hercules Pump, hand tools, etc. for a 5-man crew. Used for initial attack & because of speed with ... More