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After the Fire
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Two logging roads diverge in a stand of burned jack pine trees, dividing the scene into three parts. In the background, near the left branch of the road, there are two men partially obscured by smoke. One of the men is working with a shovel. There is also a small focus of smoke in the foreground. On the reverse of the photograph is the description: "Burned over area where forest fire burned miles of jack-pine timber in Douglas County."
1935
Wisconsin. Conservation Department
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WHi 132378
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Fire Fighting
1936
Three men, members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, fighting a forest fire. Two of the men have shovels; the third is directing a stream of water from a back pack toward the flames. A second str...
Northern Highland State Forest
1935
A single lane unpaved road is winding through a wooded area of pine, birch, and other trees.
Survey Crew
1935
One man is sighting a transit level, and another man is holding a round metal post as a crew of six people "sets a corner" in a Jackson County forest. There are automobiles in the background.
River Improvement
June 1936
Elevated view of a man, on the left, approaching three youths working on the Thunder River. One of the youths is holding a bucket while the others, standing in shallow water, are working with shove...
Well Jetting Equipment Fighting Wildfire
circa 1935-1942
CCC members use water from a jetted well to extinguishing a forest fire. The pumping equipment is at the left, the well is at left center, and the firefighters are using three hose lines to fight t...
Forest Protection Float in Centennial Parade
1958
Elevated view over a crowd of people watching a parade. The Wisconsin Conservation Department float is coming down the road. It features a forest with taxidermied animals, and a person in a Smokey ...
