Photograph of Moss Lake Fire Area Burned and Blown Down Norway Pine
Original caption: Moss Lake fire area burned and blown down Norway pine. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Young Sap Pine Totally Killed by Fire of October 1908 in...
Original caption: Young sap pine totally killed by fire of Oct 1908. Antrim Co, Mich. Lower Mich NF. 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 a Fire One Mile South of Marenisco, Michigan
Original caption: Fire 1 mile south of Marenisco, Mich. 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 Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. Thrifty mixed 70 year old pine near Pike Bay Camp. "Damaged beyond repair.". Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Elm Trees Browsed by Horses in Marshall, Illinois
Original caption: Red elm trees browsed by horses. Several trees completely girdled. Trees mostly red elm, but some white elm, and hackberry also girdled. Marshall, IL. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Results of the 1946 Mack Lake Fire on the Mio District
Original caption: Results of Mack Lake Fire, Mio District. Fire in 1946. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Lydick Lake Fire Area
Original caption: Lydick Lake fire area. Reproduction destroyed by fire. T145N, R30W, 5 PM Norway and Jack pine. W.I. Hutchinson. 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 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 Fire Damage - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photo...
Original caption: Fire Damage - Sec 27, Argonne Unit. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Denuded Forest Lands Not Restocking
Original caption: Denuded forest lands not restocking. Repeated fires have removed a chance of reseeding. Planting only remedy to restore such lands to productivity. Lower Mich NF, Manistee. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Effect of a Lightning Strike on a Red Pine Tree
Original caption: Effect of a lightning strike on a red pine tree. On this species the injury heals over rapidly and does not usually cause much defect. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, 7/24/40. Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Camping Grounds. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Ragged Top of a Virgin White Oak
Original caption: #3 of a series, here is the ragged top of a virgin white oak. The branch ends are dying back because of the repeated damage to the root system, caused by surface fires which have run over the ... More
Photograph of Beach on Lake Winnibigoshish
Original caption: CP1. Cut foot Sioux Ranger Dist. Beach on Lake Winnibigoshish in front of Bowen's Resort, to show effect of high water on shore. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Porcupine Damage to the Top Leader of Red Pine Trees
Original caption: Porcupine damage to top leader of red pine trees. 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 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 Blowdown in Jack Pine Stand
Original caption: Blowdown in jack pine stand. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Bessemer Ranger District, National Forest Service photog...
Original caption: CP 4A. Bessemer Ranger District. Same point and subject as photo #469594 except different bearing. Windstorm of 10/10/49 caused 25-30% blowdown of spruce and aspen - harvested winter prior to ... More
Photograph of Hemlock and Cork Pine Trees
Original caption: Hemlock & cork pine trees from the base of which the fires of Oct 17, 1908 have burned away all the leaf mold, leaving the roots crooked and killing the trees. Antrim Co, Lower Michigan NF. Hi... More
Photograph of Echo River Fire, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Echo River fire, burned over area, scrub timber. ~1917. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Fire of October 1923
Original caption: Fire of Oct 1923, 5 miles west of Ontonagon, Mich. Hard burn between road and Lake shore. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Cutting in a Blowdown Area
Original caption: Cutting in a blowdown area. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of a Fire Four Miles South of Marenisco, Michigan
Original caption: Fire 4 miles south of Marenisco, Mich. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Fire Four Miles South of Marenisco, Michigan
Original caption: Fire 4 miles south of Marenisco, Mich. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Area Burned Over on the Maple Lake Fire
Original caption: Portion of the area burned over on the Maple Lake Fire in 1936. To date no valuable cover crop has come on this area. Manistique Ranger District. (Hiawatha) Upper Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Damage to a Tree Where a Line Wire Has Been Constructed
Original caption: Showing damage to a tree where a line wire has been constructed. The lightning has jumped from the line wire to a mature tree of 12 or 14". Ely Echo River telephone line. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Complete Destruction of Sale Value of a Black Walnut Tre...
Original caption: Complete destruction of sale value of black walnut by fastening gate and barb wire to the trunk of the tree. Neither veneer buyer nor sawmill man will be interested in buying this tree because... More
Photograph of Blowdown in Red Pine Stand
Original caption: Blowdown in red pine stand. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Results of the 1946 Mack Lake Fire on the Mio District
Original caption: Results of Mack Lake Fire, Mio District. Fire in 1946. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Santos Burn of May 1953
Original caption: CP6. Santos burn of May 1953. Area burned on 5/19/53, 35 acres of 14-yr-old red pine plantation burned over in 1/2 an hour. A few rows of 3-0 red pine planted in the foreground spring 1953. Ex... More
Photograph of Sign at Luzerne Fire on Rio Ranger District on Lower Mic...
Original caption: Sign at Luzerne Fire, Rio RD, Lower Michigan NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Aftermath of the Big Fire in the Town of Newaygo, Mi...
Original caption: The aftermath of the Big fire, Town of Newaygo, Michigan, 1884. Lower Michigan NF. (A.G. Horn) Actual photo taken by F. Jacobi, Newaygo, Mich. Historic Photographs
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 Blow-Down in Virgin Red Pine Stand
Original caption: Blow-down in virgin red pine stand in one of the more heavily hit spots along the trail to Lake Windigo on Star Island. 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 the Fire of October 1923
Original caption: Fire of Oct 1923, 5 miles west of Ontonagon, Mich camp of Greenwood Lumber Co, was destroyed with loss of $40,000. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Snag Farm at Dora Lake Area
Original caption: Snag farm Dora Lake Area, result of fire in 1933 before this area came into government ownership. No valuable reproduction yet established. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. 8 year old plantation, jack pine. Block 1 experimental forest. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Blow-Down Timber in the Norway Beach Recreation Area aft...
Original caption: Blow-down timber in the Norway Beach Recreation Area after the July 1940 windstorm. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Red Elm Trees Browsed by Horses in Marshall, Illinois
Original caption: Red elm trees browsed by horses. Several trees completely girdled. Trees mostly red elm, but some white elm, and hackberry also girdled. Marshall, IL. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Burned Over Area Three Miles West of Oscoda, Michigan
Original caption: Burned over area three miles west of Oscoda on monument Rd., NW1/4 NW1/4, Sec6, T23N, R9E. Very good Jack pine reproduction has resulted from fire in this type. Lower Mich NF. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Harvest Cut of Aspen over Swamp Conifers
Original caption: CP 4. Bessemer RD. Harvest cut of aspen over swamp conifers (Atlas sale). Windstorm of 10/10/49 caused 25-30% blowdown of spruce & aspen - harvested winter just prior to picture #469595. Histo... More
Photograph of Tornado Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Tornado damage, from Julian Tower. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of White Oak Showing a Bad Fire Scar
Original caption: In White Oak (Q. alba) showing a bad fire scar at the base of the hole. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Slashing Through Which Fire in Elmo, Wisconsin, Passed
Original caption: Showing slashing through which fire in Elmo, WI passed. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Camping Grounds. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Good White Oak Ruined by Fence Wire
Original caption: Good white oak ruined by fence wire which was fastened on tree 50 yrs. ago. Such practice ruins many good butt cuts. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Part of the 325 Acre Burn in a 15 Year Old Red Pine Plan...
Original caption: Part of the 325-acre burn in 15 year old red pine plantation. Tawas R.D. Fire started from campfire. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Area Where Fire Crowned in Jack Pine
Original caption: CP1. Tofte RD. View across area where fire crowned in jack pine 6/13/48. Jack pine reproduction becoming evident from carry over seed. About 700 2-1 red pine planted per acre spring 1950. West... More
Photograph of Superior Forest Burned Over in 1910
Original caption: Superior forest are burned over in 1910. (Handberg, 1914.). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Gordon Fire - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photo...
Original caption: Gordon fire, jack pine reproduction, killed and defoliated. 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 Bessemer Ranger District, National Forest Service photog...
Original caption: CP 5. Bessemer Ranger District. Harvest cut of aspen over upland balsam (Atlas sale). Windstorm of 10/10/49 caused 10-15% windthrow where this picture was taken. Harvested winter just prior to... More
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 Burned over Area - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...
Original caption: Burned over Area, Sturgeon River fire. Upper Michigan National Forest. Historic Photographs
Photograph of a Portion of the Whitman Number One Burn of July 13, 193...
Original caption: General view across a portion of the Whitman #1 burn of 7/13/35. Burn was in a slash area following a pulpwood operation. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Highway Number 46, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: View along Highway #46 through "Avenue of Pines" after sleet storm. Cut Foot Sioux. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Sleet Storm in Jack Pine Pole Stands
Original caption: Sleet storm in jack pine pole stands in one or more heavily hit spots along Highway #46, Cut Foot Sioux Dist. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage 7/24/40 Cass Lake, Minn. 90 year old jack pine Mississippi Rapids. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. 60 year old thrifty jack pine along Highbanks Road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Blowdown from the Air
Original caption: Blowdown from the air. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of Sullivan Creek Fire Area
Original caption: Sullivan Creek fire area -- 1950 fire -- land and timber still showing effects. Raco RD. Upper Mich NF. 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 an Old Burn on the Mio District
Original caption: Sec18, T25N, R3E. Mio District. Old burn. Jack pine wind thrown dead trees. Scarlet oak appearing on burn. Historic Photographs
Photograph of the Burn of October 1923
Original caption: Burn of October 1923, on old Highway #10 east of Iron River, Wisconsin. Nicolet NF. Historic Photographs
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 Eldorado Fire of June 25, 1936
Original caption: Eldorado fire of June 25, 1936. Slash piles at edge of fire; supv. Murphy in picture. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Fire Scar on a Beech
Original caption: Fire scar on a beech. The result of a fire that occurred 33 yrs. ago. Hillside Fluorspar Mines Study. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Results of Repeated Burning in an Unprotected Area
Original caption: Results of repeated burning in unprotected area, outside boundaries of Clark NF West of Salem RD. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Beach on Lake Winnibigoshish
Original caption: C.P. 1; 5th year followup. Cut Foot Sioux District. Beach on Lake Winnibigoshish in front of Bowen's Resort, to show effect of high water on shore. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Oscoda County - World War One photograph from National A...
Original caption: Oscoda county. Sec8, T25N, R3E, Mentor top burn. Lower Mich (H.A. Goodale). Historic Photographs
Photograph of Iron River Fire Burned Clean to Mineral Earth
Original caption: Iron River fire, burned clean to mineral earth. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage on 7/24/40 near Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Picnic Area and Campground. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Road. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage on July 24, 1940 near Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach summer home sites. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Walnut Trees Degraded by Wire Fencing
Original caption: Walnut trees degraded by wire fencing. Trees included in walnut stumpage pool for farmers in Woodford County. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Blowdown in Spruce Stand
Original caption: Blowdown in spruce stand. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of timber industry, lumber, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Photograph of One Winter's Porcupine Damage to Pine Trees
Original caption: One winter's porcupine damage to pine on island opposite La Croix Guard Station. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Porcupine Damage to the Top Leader of Red Pine Trees
Original caption: Porcupine damage to top leader of red pine trees. Historic Photographs
Photograph of Storm Damage, National Forest Service photograph.
Original caption: Storm damage, Cass Lake, Minn. Norway Beach Road. Historic Photographs