Photograph showing five men and an automobile, taken on a dirt road next to a rocky hillside. Four of the men are seated in the vehicle, while a fifth stands. All the men are facing forward and looking at the camera. (Image note: slight discoloration at left side of image. See related images PGE 16-131.1, PGE 16-131.2, PGE 16-131.3, PGE 16-131.4)
Photograph showing a man in a cart attached to a cable crossing the Clackamas River at Three Lynx. He is facing forward while looking slighty to the side, with his hands in his lap. Trees and rocks can be seen on the far shore. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-178.”
Photograph showing a caterpillar machine and men standing in a clearing of logs and trees. The men on the right side look towards the caterpillar, which is being driven by a man on a bench seat, who is bent to his left. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-172.” (Image note: discoloration is visible on right and bottom edges of negative).
Photograph showing an overhanging rocky cliff with a waterfall next to a flowing river (likely the Clackamas River). In the distance is a forested hillside visible above the river. Written on the negative is “Overhanging cliff near Roaring River Ranger Station 12/17/20” and “E301.09-O-16.”
Photograph looking across a dirt slide above the Clackamas River. A man can be seen standing on the hillside in the distance. The river is visible on the left side of the frame. Written on the negative is “Earth and loose rock slide below south fork, 12/17/20” and “E301.09-O-15.”
Photograph showing a small wooden cabin in snow conditions. The cabin is surrounded by trees also with a light layer of snow. Written on the negative is “Big bottom cabin, 12/15/20” and “E301.09-O-13.”
Photograph showing a group of forward facing people, taken next to an automobile. The automobile is facing to the side, and has open air seating. Tent cabins can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-235” and “R-12.” (Image note: significant discoloration can be seen along the right side of the negative).
Photograph showing horse teams grading a dirt road cut. On the right side of the image is a forested hillside, and one the left is a loose dirt hillside. Written on the side of the negative is “E301.09-O-231.” (Image note: discoloration visible on the right side of the negative).
Photograph looking downward showing four wooden log buildings in a recently cleared field. Stumps and logs are visible throughout the field, beyond which is a forest. The building on the left is two stories, while the others appear to be one level. Written on the negative is “Oak Grove ranger station, 12/8/20” and also “E309.09-O-10.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-298).
Photograph showing men standing on a wooden platform looking at the camera. On top of the platform is a makeshift ladder leading to a pulley and rope. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-239” and “R-8.”
Photograph looking uphill towards a log cabin. A man stands on the front porch of the structure, while another is standing downhill with a horse while looking towards the camera. Logs and stumps can be seen downhill front the cabin.
Photograph showing horses, Russell 15-30 steam tractors, and wooden planks in a dirt clearing. In the background is a wooded hillside. Written on the negative “E301.09-O-248.”
Photograph showing a forward facing man in a hat and overalls standing in front of a wooden cabin. In the background is a wooded hillside. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-251.”
Photograph showing a log cabin with a group of people standing around the porch. To the left of the building of a parked automobile next to a smaller wooden building. Forest can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-255.”
Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing the prominent point of Battle Axe Mountain in the distance. Many of the trees in the image appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Battle Axe Mt at back” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-23).
Photograph taken from a high point looking downward at a town of Detroit (Oregon) with several buildings. In the distance a hillside can be seen above the town, leading up to high ridge points. Several areas of burned trees can be seen above the town. Written on the negative is “Looking south at Detroit, Oregon – Nov 6 1920.”
Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing Mount Beachie and adjacent ridgelines. On the right side of the image is a large area of burned trees, leading up to Battle Axe Mountain. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Mt Beachie in the center, 11-6-20” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-21).
Photograph showing two men standing next to an automobile, which is parked on a dirt hillside. To the right of the automobile is a stone railing extending down the hillside.
Photograph from a high angle showing a building on pillars in the snow (saw mill?). A men can be seen standing at the edge of a wooden deck looking away from the camera. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-294.”
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a wooden trestle bridge with an open gap before the installation of a steel span. Rocks and dirt can be seen in the foreground, and a hillside with bare trees behind the bridge. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-296.”
Photograph showing a cluster of tent cabins in an open area of snow. Each cabin has a chimney, many with smoke. Snow laden trees can be seen in the background.
Photograph showing a man facing the camera wearing winter clothing, standing outside a small log cabin in the snow. The roof of the cabin has a layer of snow, and the ground in front has visible footprints from the man. Written on the negative is “Ranger cabin at Elk Lake, 11-5-20.”
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a raised wooden building in a clearing at “straights flat terminal.” Piles of cut wooden plants can be seen next to the building. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-298.”
Photograph taken from above showing a snow laden landscape. On the right side of the frame a cluster of buildings can be seen (headquarters camp), and on the left is the Clackamas River.
Photograph showing two Russel 15-30 steam tractors being used to saw lumber. An awning is stretched over the area, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.
Photograph showing the northern side of the wooden North Fork trestle bridge, before completion. Behind the bridge is a loose dirt hillside with trees at the top.