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Umatilla National Forest
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Historic Photos - UNSER
Unser,
M. N. [1913]. Dry Gulch Ranger Station. 23621A.
USDA, Forest Service, Wenaha National Forest. Locality:
Sec. 36, T. 6 N., R. 42 E., W. M. Size: 4½" x
6½".
Abstract:
This is a high-quality black and white photograph, with all
areas in sharp focus. This photograph was included in a 1994
reprint of a 1914 report prepared by George A Bright describing
the results of a reconnaissance examination of the Wenaha National
Forest (see Bright and Powell 1994). Bright did not use this
photograph in the report, but the editor of the 1994 reprint
(Powell) included it in an appendix of additional historical
photographs pertaining to the Wenaha National Forest. The following
information was provided on the back side of the hard-card
on which the print was mounted – locality: Wenaha National
Forest, Washington; subject: Dry Gulch Ranger Station; stop:
64; light: bright; hour: 11:30 am; direction: W.; permanent
no.: 23621A; col. no. 50 Ho 61; relative situation: sec. 36,
T 6 N, R 42 E., W. M.; taken by: M. N. Unser.
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Photo 23621a_dry_gulch_ranger_station_1913.jpg (1.25
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| Keywords: Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Dry Gulch
Ranger Station. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Twin Butte and Wenaha River Breaks. 23627A. USDA,
Forest Service, Wenaha National Forest, Washington.
Abstract: The caption for this photo reads, " 23627A Twin
Buttes and Wenaha River breaks showing steep slopes, Wenaha
National Forest, Washington.
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Photo 23627a_twin_butte_wenaha_river.jpg (878 kb) |
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[Unser, M. N. [1913].
Tucannon Ranger Station. 16142A. USDA, Forest Service,
Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Tucannon Ranger Station.
Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract: The quality of this black and white
print is moderate to good; most of the foreground and background
views are in sharp focus. It is similar to a photograph included
on page 4 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report," an historically valuable report describing
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Tucanon Ranger Station." The photograph in Bright's
report was numbered 16139A, whereas this photo is number 16142A.
It is very likely that Unser took them on the same day in July
of 1913. The photograph in the reconnaissance report was a
distant shot showing the entire Ranger Station grounds from
behind (including outbuildings and corrals); this photograph
has a closer perspective and is taken from in front of the
main station headquarters building.
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Photo 16142a_tucannon_ranger_station.jpg (877
kb) | Keywords: Tucannon Ranger Station/Wenaha
NF. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Western yellow pine in Hixon Gulch, Sec. 21, Wenaha N.F. 16143A. USDA,
Forest Service,
Umatilla
National Forest. Locality: Columbia County, Washington. Size:
3¼" x 4". Date: July 1913
Abstract: This is a color positive slide of
relatively high quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout,
although the colors are beginning to fade. A black and white
photo was also taken. This photograph depicts what appears
to be a mature, unmanaged yellow
(ponderosa)
pine forest. It shows many large-diameter ponderosa pines growing
in a stand that is denser than usual for similar photographs
acquired during this era. The foreground view shows a small
portion of a dry meadow or open area with the tops of several
ponderosa pine seedlings in clear evidence. Most of the middleground
and background scene shows a dense stand of ponderosa pine,
although a Douglas-fir or grand fir tree is apparent in the
left middleground and more may be present in the background
portion of the image. Note that Hixon Gulch probably
refers to a tributary of the Tucannon River, see sec. 27, T.
9 N., R. 41 E. This gulch or creek was spelled on older maps
as 'Hixson' rather than Hixon.
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16143a_hixon_gulch.jpg (1.12 mb)
Download Photo 16143a hixson gulch.jpg (1.43 mb)
Keywords:
Umatilla NF/Mixed-conifer forest/Ponderosa pine forest/Wenaha
NF/Hixson Gulch/Pomeroy RD/Hixon Gulch. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Cabin at Clearwater Spring Ranger Station. 16148A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest. Locality: Sec. 5, T. 8 N.,
R. 42 E., W. M. [app.]. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most
of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was also included on page 22 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report," a historically valuable report describing
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. A map was included in the reconnaissance report showing
the general location of each photograph. [Note: Bright's report
was reprinted in 1994 (see Bright and Powell 1994 in the history
archives).] The caption shown beneath this photograph in the
reconnaissance report was "Clearwater Ranger Station.
A summer station showing dense stand of lodgepole in back-ground,
from which a great deal of free use wood is taken during the
summer. It is now comprised in a free use area. Fifty cords
of wood per acre is not unusually cut from such stands, which
is the equivalent of 25,000 board feet, allowing 500 board
feet per cord as a conservative converting factor." The
caption associated with this photograph is "Cabin at Clearwater
Spring Ranger Station." Camera settings: stop of 48. Light:
sun & shade. Direction: S. W. Col. No. 50 Ho 313.
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Photo 16148a_clearwater_spring_rs_1913.jpg (1.22
mb) | Keywords: Lodgepole pine/Clearwater Ranger Station/Wenaha
NF/Pomeroy RD/Timber harvesting/Timber yields/Garfield
County WA. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Free-use timber piled alongside State Road #16. 16153A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest.
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most
of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It is similar to a photograph included on page 23 of George
A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance Extensive Report," an
historically valuable document describing an extensive reconnaissance
of the Wenaha National Forest conducted in 1913. In addition
to narratives about the natural resources, existing uses, and
management opportunities of the Forest, the report includes
42 black-and-white photographs. A map was included showing
the location where each photograph was taken. [Note: in a 1994
reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell 1994), the editor
included additional historical photographs of the Wenaha National
Forest in an appendix.] The caption associated with this photograph
is "Section of State Road #16 cut thru dense lodgepole
pine; showing free use timber piled along road." Date
is shown as July, 1913.
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Photo 16153a_free_use_timber_rd_16_1913.jpg (1.23
mb) | Keywords: Forest roads/Pomeroy RD/Timber
harvesting/Wenaha NF. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Hixson Gulch trail. 16144A. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Sec. 27,
T. 9 N., R. 41 E. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
The caption associated with this photograph states "Hixson
Gulch trail, built by Forest Service, showing-switch backs." Notes
on front of card stock shows "E" file designation
and then "TRAILS" as the subject. It was also included
in George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance Extensive
Report" (see page 79). Bright's historically valuable
report describes an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha
National Forest conducted in 1913. In addition to narratives
about the natural resources, existing uses, and management
opportunities of the Forest, the report includes 42 black-and-white
photographs. A map was included showing the location where
each photograph was taken. [Note: in a 1994 reprint of this
report (see Bright and Powell 1994), the editor included additional
historical photographs of the Wenaha National Forest in an
appendix.] The caption shown beneath this photograph in the
reconnaissance report was "The Forest Service trail down
the ridge into Tucanon Creek. Timber on the canyon walls is
mostly small Douglas fir growing in the more protected places,
with large trees in the bottom and running up the secondary
canyons for a short distance. The irregular white object in
the center of the picture is a ploughed field."
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Photo 16144A_hixon_gulch_trail_1913.jpg (1.12
mb) | Keywords: Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Rocky
Mountain Douglas-fir/Tucanon Creek/Agriculture/Tucannon River/Hixson
Gulch. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate I, Tucanon Ranger Station. 16139A. USDA, Forest
Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Tucannon Ranger
Station. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 4 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Tucanon Ranger Station."
Download Photo PLATE1.jpg (1.16
mb) | Keywords: Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Tucannon
Ranger Station. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate II, Iron Springs Ranger Station. 16158A. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is excellent; the
foreground and background views are in sharp focus and have
good contrast and brightness. It was contained on page 6 of
George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance Extensive
Report." This historically valuable report describes an
extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Iron Springs Ranger Station."
Downlaod Photo PLATE2.jpg (1.08
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RD/Wenaha NF. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate III, Godman Springs Ranger Station. 16134A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most
of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was included on page 7 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report," an historically valuable report describing
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Godman Springs Ranger Station."
Download Photo PLATE3.jpg (1.14
mb) | Keywords: Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Godman
Springs Ranger Station. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate IX, excellent yellow pine timber in a draw tributary to
Tucanon River. 16141. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x
6½".
Abstract:
Abstract: The quality of this black and white print is moderate
to good; most of the foreground and background views are in
sharp focus. It was contained on page 17 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Excellent yellow pine timber in a draw tributary
to Tucanon River. Areas covered by timber in such draws are
isolated, although the timber itself is often of excellent
quality. This is a small mill proposition." Someone (possibly
Irving Smith, Pomerory District Ranger in 1962-1968) wrote
on the original copy of the report that this photograph may
have been taken in School Canyon.
Download Photo PLATE9.jpg (1.28
mb) | Keywords: Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Tucannon
River/Timber industry/Ponderosa pine/School Canyon. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XII, lodgepole pine near Clearwater Ranger Station. 16151A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 23 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Part of the same stand as shown on Plate XI, surrounding
Clearwater Ranger Station, showing free use wood cut and piled,
lying by the side of the road."
Download Photo PLATE12.jpg (1.25
mb) | Keywords: Lodgepole pine/Clearwater
Ranger Station/Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Timber harvesting/Timber
yields. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XIV, burn in the transition type near Table Rock Mountain.
16133A. USDA, Forest Service,
Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 25 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Burn in the transition type near Table Rock Mountain."
Download Photo PLATE14.jpg (1.26
mb) | Keywords: Fire
effects/Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Forest fires/Table
Rock Mountain. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXIX, a band of sheep on the Forest. 16155A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest. Locality: Clearwater Ranger Station. Size: 4½" x 6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 58 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "A band of sheep on the Forest being counted as they
pass out of a corral. Near Clearwater Ranger Station." Someone
(possibly Irving Smith, Pomerory District Ranger in 1962-1968)
wrote on the original copy of the report that this photograph
may depict the "old corral by [fire lookout] tower."
Download Photo PLATE29.jpg (1.02
mb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Clearwater Ranger Station/Grazing
damage/Sheep grazing. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXVI, Iron Springs Ranger Station pasture and fence.
16160A. USDA, Forest Service,
Umatilla
National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 40 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Iron Springs Ranger Station pasture and fence at
the extreme northern end of the Forest near the boundary. Timber
is mostly yellow pine, occurring abundantly in swales and canyons.
The intervening ridges are bare of trees but are covered with
excellent bunch grass. All these ridges are capable of producing
pine."
Download Photo PLATE26.jpg (1.20
mb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Iron Springs Ranger Station/Range
management/Ponderosa pine/Horse grazing. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXX, tool box at Stockade Spring. 16138A. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is excellent; the
foreground and background views are in sharp focus and have
good contrast and brightness. It was contained on page 60 of
George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance Extensive
Report." This historically valuable report describes an
extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Tool-box at Stockade Spring. One of the numerous
boxes placed at strategic points over the Forest, containing
fire-fighting tools, some cooking utensils, provisions, and
horse feed."
Download Photo PLATE30.jpg (1.17
mb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Horse grazing/Fire fighting/Stockade
Spring. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXXI, Mud Spring. 16135A. USDA, Forest Service,
Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Edmiston Spring. Size:
4½" x 6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most
of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 62 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Mud Spring, after being improved by the Forest Service." Someone
(possibly Irving Smith, Pomerory District Ranger in 1962-1968)
wrote on the original copy of the report that this photograph
may depict Edmiston Spring, which had been called "Mud
Spring."
Download Photo PLATE31.jpg (1.23
mb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Horse grazing/Mud Spring/Edmiston
Spring/Range management. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXXII, Round Prairie Spring. 16163A. USDA, Forest
Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 63 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Round Prairie Spring – developed by the Forest
Service." A photo taken in approximately the same spot
as Plate XXXII was found behind the original. It was taken
by Irving Smith, Pomeroy District Ranger, on August 18, 1965.
Download Photo PLATE32.jpg (1.42
mb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Horse grazing/Range management/Round
Prairie Spring. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Plate XXXIII, Forest Service telephone line. 16150A.
USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National
Forest. Locality: Clearwater Ranger Station. Size: 4½" x
6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 64 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Forest Service telephone line between Clearwater
Ranger Station and Tucanon Ranger Station." In addition,
two black and white photographs were taken in 1963 at approximately
the same spot as Plate XXXIII. The photographer is unknown.
The size of the two photographs is 3¼" x 4½" and
they are placed directly behind photo 16150A within the report.
Download Photo PLATE33.jpg (935
kb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Clearwater Ranger Station/Tucannon
Ranger Station. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913. Plate XXXIV,
near the top of Table Rock Mountain. 16132A. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most
of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
It was contained on page 68 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report." This historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note: in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Near the top of Table Rock Mountain, showing excellent
bunch grass growing on the west slope."
Download Photo PLATE34.jpg (966
kb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Bunchgrass ranges/Table Rock
Mountain. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Round Prairie spring development. 16164A. USDA, Forest
Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Sec. 12, T. 8
N., R. 43 E., W. M. [app.]. Size:
4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
The quality of this black and white print is moderate to good;
most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus.
The caption associated with this photograph was "Round
Prairie spring development, showing trough and fence built
by Forest Service." This photograph was also used on page
63 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report," a valuable report describing an extensive
reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted in 1913.
A map in the reconnaissance report shows the general location
of each photograph. [Note: in 1994, Bright's report was reprinted
(see Bright and Powell 1994).] Camera settings: stop 64. Light:
diffuse. Hour: 10:40 a.m. Direction: S.E. Col. no. 50 AR 16.
Download
Photo 16164a_round_prairie_spring_1913.jpg (664
kb) | Keywords:
Wenaha NF/Pomeroy RD/Horse grazing/Range management/Round
Prairie Spring/Asotin County WA. |
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Unser, M. N. 1913.
Stockade Spring fire tool box and shed. 16137A. USDA,
Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T. 8 N.,
R. 40 E.,
sec. 11 [or 2?]. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract:
This is a black-and-white photograph of high quality. The following
information is provided on the back of the hard-card on which
the print is mounted – locality: Wenaha National Forest,
Columbia County, Washington; date: July 29, 1913; subject:
Stockade Spring fire tool box and shed; stop: 16; light: shade;
hour: 2 P. M.; direction: southwest; permanent no.: 16137A;
col. no.: 50 Mill; relative situation: Sec 11, T 8 N R 40 E
W. M.; taken by: M. N. Unser. This photograph was included
on page 60 of George A. Bright's "Wenaha – Reconnaissance
Extensive Report" (actually a photo from the exact same
spring, but not the same photograph because the version used
in Bright's report (16138A) has a sign hanging above the tools
with a swastika symbol on it. This version does not have a
swastika sign). Bright's historically valuable report describes
an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest conducted
in 1913. In addition to narratives about the natural resources,
existing uses, and management opportunities of the Forest,
the report includes 42 black-and-white photographs. A map was
included showing the location where each photograph was taken.
[Note : in a 1994 reprint of this report (see Bright and Powell
1994), the editor included additional historical photographs
of the Wenaha National Forest in an appendix.] The caption
shown beneath this photograph in the reconnaissance report
was "Tool-box at Stockade Spring. One of the numerous
boxes placed at strategic points over the Forest, containing
fire-fighting tools, some cooking utensils, provisions, and
horse feed."
Download
Photo 16137a_stockade_spring_fire_toolbox_1913.jpg (1.22
mb) | Keywords:
Columbia County WA/Pomeroy RD/Stockade Spring/Fire
prevention/Wenaha NF. |
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Allen
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