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Crystal Lake CCC Camp

Date: 1935
Description: Barracks buildings at the Crystal Lake Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp.
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Scenic Drive through Virgin Forest

Date: 1933
Description: View of an automobile parked along the side of the road during a scenic drive through virgin forest near Lac du Flambeau.
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A Road Scene near Boulder Junction

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Description: Photographic postcard view downhill towards an intersection in the north woods. Three cars are driving away up the hill on the other side of the intersecti...
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Yawkey-Bissell Lumber Co. Main Line

Date: 1911
Description: Yawkey-Bissell Lumber Co. main line logging railroad tracks “through virgin pine timber” south of Trout Lake.
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Boat House: Wisconsin State Forest Reserve, Trout Lake

Date: 1911
Description: View along shoreline towards the new boat house constructed of Norway pine logs at Trout Lake. It is part of the forest ranger complex. Caption reads: "Boa...
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Along the Bank of Trout Lake

Date: 03 22 1913
Description: A photographic postcard mailed from Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. A railroad track is running along the bank. On either side of the track are tall trees. Ca...
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Camp 2

Date: 1912
Description: Probably a view of a ranger camp house. There is a ladder propped outside at the front, and there is a broken window with temporary board repairs. Two men ...
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Trees for Tomorrow Conservation Camp

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of the camp, including a numbered index of the buildings. Used as an application form for a forestry workshop. Founded in 1944, located at 519 ...
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Trees for Tomorrow Environmental Center

Date: 1960
Description: Aerial view of the Trees for Tomorrow Environmental Center, with buildings, grounds, roads, and the Eagle River. Founded in 1944.
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Jack O'Lantern Lodge

Date: 1930
Description: Aerial photographic postcard of Jack O'Lantern Lodge on Taylor Lake east of Eagle River on STH70, including the forest area surrounding the shoreline. Capt...
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On The Road to Red Oaks Resort

Date: 1905
Description: The unpaved road along a river on the way to the Red Oak Resort. Caption reads: "On The Road to Red Oaks Resort, Near Eagle River, Wis."
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The Road to "The Morey"

Date: 1905
Description: The two-track unpaved road to "The Morey" northeast of Eagle River, on the east side of Otter Lake. Caption reads: "The Road to 'The Morey.'"
Postcard

Aerial View of Lac du Flambeau

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Description: Kodachrome postcard of an aerial view of Lac du Flambeau village and the surrounding chain of lakes. Caption reads: "Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin." Text on b...
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Northern Highland State Forest

Date: 1935
Description: A single lane unpaved road is winding through a wooded area of pine, birch, and other trees.
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Forest Ranger Home

Date: 1940
Description: A log house with a cobblestone foundation stands among pine trees in the Northern Highland State Forest. Horizontal logs comprise the lower portion of the ...
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Airplane View, Forest Lake

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Description: Aerial view of Forest Lake and surrounding lakes. Caption reads: "Airplane View, Forest Lake, Land O' Lakes, Wis." Text on back reads, in part: "Come, see ...
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Deer Camp

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of six hunters, one obscured, standing near four cars and a pickup truck parked at the edge of the woods. There is snow on the ground. Three ...
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The Famous Little Bohemia Lodge

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Description: View across parking area towards a lodge in the woods. Automobiles are parked in front. A sign near the entrance reads: "Visit the Museum." Caption reads: ...
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State Forestry Buildings at Rest Lake

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Description: View towards a group of buildings across a road, housing state forestry offices, stables and storage. A watchtower is on a hill. Caption reads: "State Fore...
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Trout Lake

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Description: Panoramic view across water towards the Trout Lake shoreline. There are two men in a boat in the water in the foreground. There is a boathouse on the shore...

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