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Mercer Ranger Station
July 1936
Elevated view of the Mercer Ranger Station from a watchtower.
Cutover Forest Area
Forest area that once furnished employment for settlers, but through lack of reforestation was considered almost worthless at the time this image was created.
Trail Along West Bluff at Copper Falls
August 1936
Trail through Copper Falls State Park along the west bluff, through virgin hemlock timber.
Evergreen Trees
Elevated view of a variety of evergreen trees in a nursery, including White, Norway, Scotch and Jack pines, and White and Norway spruce near Trout Lake.
Man with State Forestry Headquarters Sign
circa 1925-1945
A man is standing outdoors next to a sign that reads: "Northern State Forest, State Forest Headquarters, District Forest Ranger, State Forest Nursery. Wisconsin Conservation Commission."
