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[Photographer unknown] 1900. Granite, Oregon. USDA Forest Service. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: The first photo is a distant view of the down of Granite, Oregon, in 1900. The second photo is of high quality and is of the hotel in Granite. A stagecoach is pulled up along one side of the hotel. There is a group of men standing on the porch. Dormer windows have been added to the hotel since the first photo was taken.
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[Photographer unknown] [1913]. Greenhorn City. USDA Forest Service.
Abstract: These three photos are of Greenhorn, Oregon. The first photo shows a scene on Main Street and has "Greenhorn City, 1913" typed at the bottom. The second shows a different view of Main Street. The third was taken in the winter and shows cabins buried in the snow.
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[Photographer unknown] 1886. Peola, WA Sawmill. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 10 x 8.
Abstract: Early day sawmill at Peola, Washington - 1886. Photo shows a sawmill in the middle of the picture with men standing in front. Oxen are hitched to wood carts used to drag logs to the mill. There are several wagons of lumber with teams of horses hitched to them. Women and children are also shown in the photo, some standing on a stack of lumber.
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[Photographer unknown] [1888] Teal Forest Camp. USDA Forest Service, Wenaha Forest Reserve.
Abstract: Teal Camp was an early summer resort on the Wenaha National Forest. E. G. Teal (seated in wagon or stage coach) established the resort in 1888. A women and children are shown standing outside of a cabin in the background. It is located 25 miles south of Pomeroy, Washington, and the area still bears the name given by E.G. Teal.
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[Photographer unknown] 1907. Bull Prairie. 88799. USDA Forest Service, Heppner Reserve. Size: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of good quality, but contains some scratches. It is a photo of Sylvanus Wright and his family camp at Bull Prairie in 1907. He and his large family lived in a small tent next to a leanto.
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[Photographer unknown] About 1916. Price Guard Station. USDA Forest Service, Wenaha National Forest. Washington.
Abstract: These 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 black and white photos are mounted to heavy black cards. Written on the back of the first card is, "Price guard station at head of south fork of Walla Walla River. Built by rangers Bill Kendall and Sam Woods." The second card reads, "Packing lumber to Price guard station Wenaha National Forest for use in new log house. About 1916.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1921?]. The Wenaha River. 162379. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4.25" x 6.5".
Abstract: This is a high-quality black and white photograph, although a small section of the immediate foreground is out of focus. On the back of the photograph are the following hand-written notations: "On the Wenaha River, Umatilla Forest. A future recreation ground for Walla Walla, Pendleton and the wheat region. Vast amount of room here but not developed." 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. [Note: this may be the best known photograph from the Wenaha National Forest. A cropped version of it (without the lower, out-of-focus portion) was used on the cover of a popular book entitled "100 years of federal forestry" (Bergoffen, William W. 1976. Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 402. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 199 p.). The caption used for the cover of that book was "A forester at work on the Umatilla National Forest, Oregon, in July 1921. Wenaha River was then far from a road, so this Ranger had to travel with horse and pack outfit."
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Where Butte Creek comes into the Wenaha River. 162380. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4.25" x 6.5".
Abstract: The quality of this black and white print is moderate; most of the foreground and background views are in sharp focus. The caption for this photograph is "Where Butte Creek comes into the Wenaha River – Umatilla Forest." Note that Butte Creek and the Wenaha River merge in the southern part of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This photograph also appeared in a 1994 reprint of George A. Bright's 1914 report describing an extensive reconnaissance of the Wenaha National Forest (see figure 4 in the appendix to Bright 1914, and Bright and Powell 1994, in the history archives). 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.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1956. Wenaha River Bridge. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District. Size: 5 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of very good quality and show a foot bridge made from logs and poles. Caption for the first photo is "North Fork Wenaha River Bridge looking upstream from southerly side (left side looking upstream (8/1/56)." Caption for second photo is "South Fork Wenaha River Bridge, west approach (left side looking upstream)."
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[Photographer unknown]. 1924. Sugar Bowl Hunting Lodge. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N. F. Locality: T5S R30E.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in good condition. It shows 2 horses and a man standing next to the hunting lodge.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1933. Rodent control at Frazier Guard Station. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T. 5 S., R 33½ E., sec. 2. Size: 5" x 4".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of moderate quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout the middleground and background portions but the immediate foreground is not in focus. The following information is provided on the paper form (R6-E13, a camera point form) to which the print is attached: "CPS#23. Rodent control at Frazier G.S. Date: Sept. 1933. Location: Frazier G. S. Photo No. 1. Light: fair. Description of scene: photograph of rodent control crew in Frazier G. S. pasture taken in Sept. 1933. No number. Person who took picture unknown." The foreground area shows withered forbs among sparse grass; the forbs appear to be mule's ears (Wyethia amplexicaulis). The middleground is a flat dry-meadow area with a work crew scattered across it (7 individuals, presumably the rodent-treatment crew). The far background shows typical mixed-conifer forest in the Frazier area, with mature or overmature ponderosa pines clearly distinguished along with pointed-top Douglas-firs.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1933. Sheep camp at Bally Spring. USDA, Forest Service, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Locality: T. 3 S., R. 34 E., sec. 20. Size: 5" x 4".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of moderate quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout the middleground and background portions but the immediate foreground is not in focus. The following information is provided on the paper form (R6-E13, a camera point form) to which the print is attached: "CPS#22. Sheep camp at Bally Spring. Date: June 1933. Location: Bally Spring. Photo No. 1. Light: poor. Description of scene: photograph of sheep camp at Bally Spring on Ensign Allotment taken in June 1933. No number. Person who took picture unknown." The foreground area shows trampled forbs and grasses. The middleground is a flat meadow area with an individual standing off to one side of the developed camp area. The background shows the camp area, consisting of a cabin, table, pole nailed to a tree, and so forth. The background is very dark so it is difficult to distinguish everything in the background portion of this print. A dense mixed-conifer forest is also present in the background, behind the developed camp area. Note: this accession also includes the negative (both negative and print are available for this image). The negative is stored in an archival-quality vinyl page designed for 3" x 5" prints.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Thompson Cabin. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 5 3/4 x 3 1/2
Abstract: This photograph shows a log cabin identified as Thompson Cabin on the North Umatilla C&H Allotment. Deer antlers are mounted above the door. A pile of fire wood is off to one side of the cabin.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1933. Sheep on the Ensign allotment. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 3½" x 6".
Abstract: These are black-and-white photographs of moderate to poor quality; some of the images are in sharp focus, whereas others are not. There is no information available for this accession other than a typescript label stating "Sheep on Ensign Allotment June, 1933." One image depicts a small mountain meadow ringed by mixed-conifer forest – in the far extent of the meadow (near the timber) is a band of grazing sheep. Another image depicts basically the same thing, except that it is in vertical format rather than a horizontal orientation. A third image is another view of grazing sheep but taken from a slightly different angle (perspective) than the first two. Note: this accession also includes the negatives (both negative and prints are available for each image). The prints and negatives are stored in archival-quality vinyl pages designed for 3" x 5" prints.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1939. Butter Creek fire area on August 7, 1939. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 3½" x 6".
Abstract: These are black-and-white photographs of moderate to poor quality; some of the images are in sharp focus, whereas others are not. There is no information provided for this accession other than a typescript label stating "Butter Creek Fire August 7, 1939." The photographs depict what is apparently severe damage from an August wildfire. Although it is not known if the August 7, 1939 date refers to the fire or when the images were acquired, it is obvious that the photographs were taken shortly after the fire was out. The fire burned in a mixed-conifer forest with a variety of stand types. Some areas are dense stands with a mix of conifers, while others are fairly open stands of ponderosa pine. In many instances, it appears that this fire was a stand-replacement event because few green trees are in evidence. Stumps are visible in several photographs, indicating that some portions of the area had been partially cut prior to the fire. Several images include vehicles or logging equipment from that era, including primitive crawler tractors and logging arches. Note: this accession also includes the negatives. All of the prints and negatives are stored in archival-quality vinyl pages designed for 3" x 5" prints. Nine of the negatives do not have prints made; several of those negatives appear to have useful images and it would be advisable to get prints made from them at the first opportunity to do so.
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Keywords: Umatilla NF/Fire damage/Fire effects/Forest fires/Mixed-conifer forest/Ponderosa pine/Logging equipment/Butter Creek fire.

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[Photographer unknown]. 1939. Fisherman at junction of the north and south forks of Umatilla River. 390011. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T. 3 N., R. 37 E., section 22. Size: 4" x 3.25" (including mount and edge area).
Abstract: This is a color photograph of good quality; it shows a single male fisherman standing in the shallows at the junction of the north and south forks of the Umatilla River and fishing with what appears to be a fly rod. A large basalt face is visible in the background, as are forested streambanks and forests in the background. The photograph is dated June 16, 1939, and river flows appear to be low for what would be expected on that date in a typical year. Typewritten annotations along the top edge of this photograph are "Fisherman at junction of the north and south forks of Umatilla River."
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Hunters Camp. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: The caption for this photo reads, "Elk hunters camp - S.F. Walla Walla River - as it looks the following summer. The photo shows a pole frame for a wall tent, chairs made from logs, a picnic table, wood boxes and ashes in the forground where the campfire was built.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1940. Godman Ranger Station. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T7N R40E. Size: 5 3/4 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: Godman Ranger Station taken from Camp Ground Residence, Guard Station and Garage. Date: August 10, 1940.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Pendleton Ranger Station. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Pendleton Ranger Station and warehouse is located on SE Byers, Pendleton, OR. Download photo (1.06 mb)

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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Godman Springs Forest Camp. 162375. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T. 7 N., R. 40 E., sec. 10. Size: 4" x 6".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of generally poor quality; the focus appears to be sharp, but contrast problems and blotchy areas are common throughout the image, apparently caused by deterioration of this print through time. Hand-written annotations on the back of this photograph are "Godman Springs Forest Camp – the timber belt has been laid off into summer home lots surrounding the more open ground – four large springs quite widely separated but all close to summit of ridge which here has flattened considerably furnish the water supply. Country is popular with people from Dayton Washington." A meadow area is depicted in the foreground and middleground areas; it looks to have been heavily grazed. The background shows a dense subalpine stand dominated by Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Homesteader's cabin and garden. 23636A. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Wenaha National Forest, Washington. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of high quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout. The following information is provided on the card stock to which the image was attached: "23626A Homesteader's cabin and garden. Land taken under Act of June 11 1906. Wenaha National Forest Washington. Card stock designation: O, IMPROVEMENTS, Cabin. 23636A Homesteaders cabin and garden, land, taken under act of June 6, 1909. This photograph shows a foreground area that had been logged off and was then dominated by a mix of forbs and grasses, including an occasional false hellebore plant, indicating that the site was moist and had been overgrazed. Common yarrow can also be distinguished in the image. The middleground shows a fenced area near a log cabin; a horse is grazing right outside the cabin. The background shows a typical mixed-conifer forest of the northern Blue Mountains, with an abundance of overmature western larch and occasional Engelmann spruces and subalpine firs. Lodgepole pine is also present, including as an understory species in the area with an old larch overstory. An area in the middle of the background has obviously been harvested, although the entry was a partial cut with snags and some green trees left.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Subalpine meadow dominated by false hellebore. 247988. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4½" x 6½".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of high quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout. This photograph does not include any information as to the photographer, when and where it was taken, or the subject. The photograph shows a meadow with a log cabin in the background. It appears from the number that this photograph may have been taken by F. W. Cleator. Many of the photographs taken by Cleator have similiar numbering. If this is the case, then this photograph was probably acquired about 1930 during the summer months, and probably depicts an area on the Walla Walla Ranger District. Most of the foreground and middleground views are dominated by a moist, subalpine meadow. It appears that heavy grazing (perhaps by sheep) has occurred in the past, as evidenced by a dense stand of false hellebore – a tall, poisonous forb that increases rapidly with overgrazing. There is a typical mature subalpine forest in the middleground and background portions of the photograph, with domination by lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir and western larch. Several dead trees (snags) can be plainly seen along the forest/meadow ecotone.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Miscellaneous photographs of Spout Springs ski area. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: Spout Springs near Tollgate, Oregon. Size: 4" x 3".
Abstract
: These photographs were apparently taken from a small plane as it circled the Spout Springs ski area during winter. They depict groomed ski runs, ski lifts, buildings, and other signs of development on the ski area. One image shows a skier using a run, and there are many other tracks on the run indicating that it had received heavy use prior to the photograph being acquired. The images were taken from different altitudes above the ski area. Most of the images are of high quality; only one of the prints has areas which are out of focus. It is unknown what the negative depicts; struts or other components of the airplane are apparently visible in two corners. It is possible that the negative shows the Lookingglass Creek area, with a road visible on a mid-slope location and a creek below.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1965. Spout Springs Ski Lodge. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T3N R38 1/2E. Size: 8 x 10.
Astract: Photo of Spout springs Ski Lodge at night.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1966. Skiing at Spout Springs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T3N R38 1/2E.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of high quality. Two photos show Forest Service personnel taking skiing lessons at Spout Springs. The third photos shows skiers riding the Tee-Bar to the top of the hill.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Ukiah. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Ukiah Ranger District.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of good quality. The first is the view from southeast corner looking northwest. The second photo is from 2 1/2 chs west and 2 chs south of northwest corner looking southeast. Negatives included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Ukiah. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Ukiah Ranger District.
Abstract: Looking across Nelson Meadows from point about half way between proposed office site and PA dwelling site. Negative included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Ukiah. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Ukiah Ranger District.
Abstract: Old guard station residence. Negative included. The second photo is an 8 x 10 print showing two personnel standing outside the gate, photo taken 10/4/1938.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Cattle. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: This photo was taken of a herd of cows just off the road.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Cunningham Sheep Lambs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size 5 3/4 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: This sepia tone photo is of very good quality. Two women are shown feeding baby lambs. Caption reads, "Cunningham Sheep". Negative included.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1954. Wilkinson Sheep. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of very good quality. The first photo shows sheep on the bank along a road. The caption reads, "Wilkinson Sheep on National Forest 9-14-54." The second photo shows a sheep herder kneeling on the road, posing with his dog and a puppy. Sheep are on the road in the background. Caption reads, "Henry Medina - Basque herder for Frank Wilkinson. Came to U.S. in 1951. 9-14-54". Negatives are included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. North Fork John Day River in winter. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: This is a high-quality, sepia-tone photograph, with most areas of the print in relatively sharp focus. It shows what is apparently the North Fork of the John Day River during winter, perhaps at a point northwest of Dale, Oregon. It was included in a collection of sepia-tone prints relating to the Fremont power house. The foreground of this photograph is dominated by the water in the river, with snow-covered floodplain or banks also present. The middleground also shows the river, with small-stature trees also present on both sides. The background shows the river canyon and its adjacent hillsides, with some of those areas open (non-forested) and other areas supporting forests occurring as stringers along drainages or stream courses.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Settler's Grave. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 5 x 7.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality. It is a settler's grave located along the North Fork John Day River
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. North Fork John Day Wildnerness Ride. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Size: 5 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of high quality and are printed on card-weight paper. A group of eight men, one woman, and two children are standing around a campfire, some of them look to be drinking coffee out of tin cups. Caption for photos is North Fork Wilderness Ride. Negatives are also included.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1965. Arbuckle Ski Area. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah R.D.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of fair quality and shows a young girl skiing at the Arbuckle Ski Area.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1965]. Range Inspection. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah R.D.
Abstract: This black and white photo shows two Forest Service employees standing next to a pickup truck during a range inspection.
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[Photographer unknown] 1957. Umatilla Forks Flood Repair. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10. Locality: T.3N., R.37E.
Abstract: This black and white photo shows a rock weir built to mitigate flood damage at Umatilla Forks. Mack Moore is in the photo and it was taken June 12, 1957.
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[Photographer unknown] 1964. Umatilla River Flood. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: This black and white photo is over exposed on the right side. The left side of the photo shows a highway that had be partially washed away by the Flood of '64 on the Umatilla River.
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[Photographer unknown] 1964. Umatilla Forks Campground Flood. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: These two black and white photos show flooding where the forks of the Umatilla River merge at Umatilla Forks Campground. Snow can be seen on the road, only signs are visible at the campground.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1965. Gabion Ford. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality and shows the installation of a gabion ford across Desolation Creek.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1966. English Springs Timber Sale. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: A tractor operator is loading logs on a landing on a English Springs Timber Sale unit. A man in logging gear is standing to the right of the tractor.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1966. English Springs Timber Sale. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: These two photos were taken during and after a burn to remove slash on a English Springs Timber Sale unit in the Fall of 1966. Individual pictured is Leroy (last name not known).
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[Photographer unknown]. 1966. Hiking on Forest Trail. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 4x4. Locality: Unknown
Abstract: This black and white photo shows a man with backpack and walking stick hiking on a forest trail.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1966. Riding on the North Fork John Day River Trail. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Dale Ranger District. Date: 8/10/1966.
Abstract: View along the North Fork John Day River Trail. Upstream from Crane Creek.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Palmer junction – old country road. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 3½" x 6".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of moderate to high quality. Most areas of the image are in sharp focus, although the background portion is not as clear as the foreground and appears to have faded appreciably with time. The image apparently depicts an area near Palmer Junction, where Lookingglass Creek meets the Grande Ronde River. The hillside in the right foreground and middleground shows many open areas covered with shrubs, along with intermixed stringers of forest. Many of the stringer-type forest stands are young (saplings and small pole-sized trees) and look like they regenerated after logging or a forest fire. The left foreground shows a portion of the "old country road" with a vehicle of some kind on it. The bottom of the background portion shows either the river or the creek, and another hillside with one sizable open area and forest areas of varying density and composition.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Skookum Camp on main divide and road west of Mottet Meadow. 247991. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: [T. 4 or 5 N., R. 39 E.]. Size: 4" x 6½".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white print of high quality; the image is in sharp focus throughout. Not much information is associated with this photograph. It shows an early Forest Service pickup (looks like a converted car from the 1930s) with a Forest Service Ranger standing in the road next to it. The road is a native-surface track with obvious ruts from low or moderate use. The foreground shows the roadway itself and a small accumulation of slash off the right hand side of the road. Most of the middleground scene is dominated by a dense, fairly young conifer forest, although the stand above the road (left hand side of the photograph) apparently has older, large-diameter trees. The background view shows gently undulating areas that appear to be high-elevation subalpine meadows that are either devoid of trees altogether, or has subalpine fir trees occurring in clumps or as stringers or ribbons across the landscape. Of the open areas that can be seen, it looks like there is little or no plant cover (perhaps from intense sheep grazing?) although obvious signs of soil erosion (gullies, etc.) are not in evidence either.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1917. Fry Meadows Ranger Station. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Locality: T.4N., R.40E.
Abstract: These two black and white photos are of high quality. The first is a close-up view of the station showing a group of packed and saddled horses. The caption is "Fry Meadows Ranger Station 1917. Size is 4 x 3 1/4 and printed on a post card.
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There are two prints of the second photo. One is an 8 x 10 size, the other is 6 1/2 x 4 1/2. The photo shows more of the surrounding area which includes a fence in the foreground. There are horses in front of the barn, men standing in front of a cabin, other men chopping wood, and a woman standing off to the left of the cabin. Caption reads, "Fry Meadow Ranger Station Cabin and premises. One photo has the number 23643a in the bottom corner.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1933. CCC Camp at Frog Heaven. USDA Forest Service. Umatilla National Forest. Ukiah R.D. Size: 4 x 5.
Abstract: This black and white photo is if high quality, dispite the flecks on the print. In the foreground is a split rail fence. In the middleground is a gate entrance to the CCC camp that has a sign that reads "Frog Heaven Co. 1309" . Tents can be seen on the left size of the photo and trees are in the distant background.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1938. CCC Telephone Line Work. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Date: 10/4/1938.
Abstract: These photos show two CCC men working on telephone lines east of Ukiah, OR.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1938. Fox Prairie Telephone Line. 5701, 5702, 5703. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Meacham Ranger District.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of high quality. They show a telephone line held up by a series of 3-pole frames across the open prairie. The ground is very bare and rocky. There is a road along side the telephone line, a forest service vehicle in one photo, a man is in all three.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Cecil Langdon. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: A young man identified as Cecil Langdon working on a telephone pole.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Elk Hunter. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: An elk hunter on horseback with two pack horses heading for a backcountry camp.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1935. Elk Hunters. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Size: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4.
Abstract: Elk hunters homeward bound with trophies. Ukiah Check Station. This black and white photo is a classic. Four men standing around a truck that is mounted with elk they got on their hunt. November 1935.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1938. Ranger Tucker. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4.
Abstract: These black and white photos of Walla Walla District Ranger Gerald Tucker wearing a ranger uniform in June 1938. He is standing next to a faucet in a campground in the first photo, and in the second a fire truck.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Tollgate highway. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 4½" x 7".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of high quality. All areas of the image are in sharp focus. The image apparently depicts an area on the Tollgate highway, now known as Oregon state highway number 204. A 1930s vintage automobile is in the exact center of the image and is coming toward the photographer. The road surface appears to be some early form of asphalt, but not compacted or as smooth as modern versions. A single solid stripe is painted down the center of the road. Above the roadway (right side of the image) is a dense stand of what appears to be lodgepole pine or western larch, or perhaps a mix of the two species. Below the roadway (left side of image) is a shorter (younger?) forest with apparently greater diversity in species composition. Engelmann spruce, western larch, and grand fir or Douglas-fir can all be discerned in the left-hand side of this image. Since the roadway is flat and passes through the forest in a "tunnel-like" effect, there are few landmarks that could be used to estimate where this image may have been taken on the highway.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1939?]. Tollgate Ranger Station. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Download photo (1.13 mb)
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Woodward toll road. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 3¼" x 4½".
Abstract: This is a black-and-white photograph of moderate to high quality. Most areas of the image are in reasonably sharp focus. The image apparently depicts an area near Tollgate on the Walla Walla RD. A cowboy on horseback is posed in front of a wooden gate and fence with a sign posted above the gate that states "Woodward Wagon Road Company – Toll Rates." The area immediately behind the gate is a subalpine meadow with scattered trees (mostly young/small) that appear to be a mix of Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir. In the far background is a more typical subalpine stand with a denser mix of spruce and fir, including obvious examples of "decadent" trees with dead tops and trees that are completely dead (snags). The sparsely-forested meadow area in the foreground and middleground has either been severly overgrazed (likely) or the image was acquired in very early spring before the vegetation had time to develop. Since the area does not appear to be moist, as would be expected shortly after spring snowmelt, it is likely that the poor development or total lack of an herb and shrub component is due to grazing impacts. According to hand-written notes included with the image, this accession was obtained from a "Report of preliminary investigations, Weston – Elgin (Woodward) toll road, State of Oregon, July 1922." Although the report was apparently published in 1922, it is unknown if this photograph was acquired in 1922.
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[Photographer unknown]. 3-18-1924. Woodward Wagon Road. 185655. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 5 1/4 x 3 1/4.
Abstract: Photo is of the Woodward Wagon Road near Langdon Lake at Tollgate.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Clearwater Ranger Station Barn. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District. Size: 5 x 7.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in good condition. The photo is of the barn at Clearwater Ranger Station with several vehicles parked nearby.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Clearwater Ranger Station Garage. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pomeroy Ranger District.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in very good condition. It shows the garage at Clearwater Ranger Station. A portion of the barn can be seen in the background.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1928. Summit Guard Station. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.1S., R.37E. Size: 5 x 7.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in good condition. The caption reads, "Summit Ranger Station showing dilapidated condition of District Ranger summer headquarters and need for new building.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Duncan Guard Station. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.1N., R.36E.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Frazier Guard Station Buildings. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah R.D.
Abstract: Two black and white photos of Frazier Guard Station Barn. One photo of the Frazier Guard Station Crew Cabin.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date unknown]. Woodward Forest Camp Sign. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.3N., R.38E. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality. It's a wooden signs that has a Forest Service shield on, Woodward Forest Camp, Umatilla National Forest with an arrow pointing the direction. Woodward Campground in located near Langdon Lake at Tollgate.
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[Photographer unknown]. June 1950. Yellow pine timber one-quarter mile south of Morphine Ranch Site. Morrow County, Oregon.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1952. Peavy Cabin. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Dale Ranger District. Date: 10-3-1952. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality.
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[Photographer unknown] 1959. Dale Ranger Station. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: Building at Dale Ranger Station compound.
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[Photographer unknown] 1961. Dale Government Housing. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: Newly built government housing at Dale Ranger Station, January 1961.
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[Photographer unknown] 1962. Show Me Trip. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest.
Abstract: These show a group of office girls touring Table Rock Lookout and sitting on a log that crosses a creek.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1962. Scaling Station. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Size: 5 x 3 1/2.
Abstract: These are high quality black and white photos. The first is a photo of the scaling station and the raised ramp that comes down behind the log truck so the scaler can do his job. The second photo shows a log truck at the scaling station and a group of office girls on a "Show Me" trip watching. Negatives are included. The third photo is of office personnel checking out a sign near a cattleguard.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1962. Chainsaw School. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Date: April 1962. Size: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
Abstract: This is a good quality black and white photo of Saw School members posing for the picture on a road.
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[Photographer unknown]. 8-9-1966. Wilkins and Hughes. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Dale Ranger District. Photo size: 4 1/2 x 3 1/4
Abstract: A sticker is attached to the top of the photo which reads, "Jimmy Wilkins and Jay Hughes adjusting saddle during a long ride on the North Fork John Day River."
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[Photographer unknown]. 1964. Bernie Carter. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 8 x 10
Abstract: Two black and white photos of Bernie Carter, Wildlife Biologist. The first photo shows him measuring seed production.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1931. Mud Springs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Size: 5 x 3 /14.
Abstract: Two men and three saddled horses at a cut log water trough at Mud Springs.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1908. Government Mules. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Reserve. Heppner, OR. Size: 5 x 3 /14.
Abstract: Government mules first owned by Forest Service in Eastern Oregon. Taken in Heppner.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1908]. Animal Control. USDA Forest Service, Heppner Forest Reserve.
Abstract: This is a photo of B.K. and R.A. Searcy who were assigned to predatory animal control. They are shown here on horses with hound dogs and a pack horse in front of a house. There are various hides displayed on their pack horse as well as a deer. The photo is believed to have been taken in Heppner, Oregon.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1908]. Keithley Family. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Reserve.
Abstract: This photo shows C.L. "Buster" Keithley and Mrs. Keithley at Tupper Ranger Station. A 1909 Umatilla NF Inspect Report says this about Mr. Keithley:
Mr. Keithley is a married man, about 37 years of age; was appointed a Forest Guard on
April 1, 1908 at a salary of $900.00 per annum; promoted to Assistant Forest Ranger
September 25, 1908 at the same salary. His work has been most commendable and I
regret that he cannot be promoted to Deputy Forest Supervisor with the salary he
merits, at once. He is the most dependable man on the Forest, and decidedly the best material for the deputyship. He is a local man, having been raised in Heppner and vicinity. He is a good field man, and will make a good office man, being neat and particular about all his work. His standing is excellent and absolutely dependable in every way.
Recommendations-- He should be promoted to Deputy Supervisor at a salary of $1,200.00 per annum as soon as possible. This promotion should not be overlooked, as Mr. Keithley’s earning capacity is greater than he is receiving from the Service at the present time.
{signed} H. K. O’Brien, Chief of Grazing.

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[Photographer unknown]. 1907. Heppner Palace Hotel. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Reserve. Heppner, OR
Abstract: This black and white photo is in excellent condition. Stockmen’s Meeting at the Palace Hotel, Heppner OR 2-19-07. Photo acquired from Thomas E. Chidsey. “Old Palace Hotel taken on Feb. 19, 1907 when most of the stockmen in that general community were assembled at an organization meeting. Mr. Chidsey and D.B. Sheller are in the picture standing in the open doorway near the upper center of the group. However the figures are so small as to be indistinguishable in this reproduction. Jorgensen believes the Palace Hotel stood on the southwest corner where Rosewald’s Garage now is –Carl Ewing, 1948
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[Photographer unknown]. 1952. Bull Prairie. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner R.D. Size: 5 x 4. Date: 8/3/1952.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of very good quality. The background is trees with the meadow in the foreground.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1907] George Tonkin. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner R.D.
Abstract: George Tonkin standing in front of saddled horse. Possibly near Heppner, OR. George Tonkin petting a colt he predicted would be a good saddle horse “next year”
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[Photographer unknown]. 1929. Tupper Guard Training. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Ranger District. Size: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2
Abstract: This black and white photo is in sharp focus and is of a Guard Training Camp at Tupper Guard Station on May 28-30, 1929. The members of the class as well as camp cooks are posing for the photo. Three wall tents are behind them.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown] Tupper Guard Training. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner R.D.
Abstract. The first photo shows 3 men at Tupper Ranger Station putting out a fire as part of their Guard School Training. The second photo shows a group of trainees going thru an excercise drill.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1939. Tollgate Guard Training School. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 5 x 8.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in very good condition. It shows a fireman using a short wave radio at Guard Training School located at Tollgate. A firepack is in the foreground of the photo with a pulaski, shovel and canteen strapped to it. June 1939.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1964. Sperry Spring. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner RD
Abstract: This black and white photo shows two men looking at the series of log water troughs at Sperry Spring.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1965. Limbing Trees. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton Ranger District. Size: 10 x 8
Abstract: This black and white photo is of very good quality. A man is shown on a fallen tree using a chainsaw to remove branches. A loggers tape stretches from him to the end of the log. Caption reads "Balloon Tree Sale, Pendleton Ranger District"
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown] Skidding Logs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Size 10 x 8
Abstract: This black and white photo is of very good quality and shows a tractor moving logs to a landing area. A second tractor is shown in the background. Photo is damaged at the bottom where a label had been attached.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown] Loading Logs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner RD
Abstract: A black and white photo of very good quality showing large logs being loaded on a truck headed for Kinzua pine mill.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown] Load of Logs. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Heppner RD
Abstract: This black and white photo is of very good quality and shows three men standing next to a log truck loaded with large logs. Caption on back of photo reads "14,000 bft in this load. Forest Service land - Wallowa Exchange - Tupper Creek."
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[Photographer unknown]. 1956. Loading Logs. 482030, 482031. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah RD
Abstract: Logging operations (Harris Pine Mills main road) 1 1/2 miles south of Camas Creek. Ukiah District.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1956 482034, 482035, 482036. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Dale Ranger District.
Abstract: Ponderosa pine stand in Park Creek Area, Dale District. September 7, 1956.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District.
Abstract: Aerial photos of timber sale clear cuts. Swamp Creek #2 and Mottet Timber Sales
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