Photograph taken from dirt road looking downhill towards a temporary camp made up of canvas tents and wooden buildings. There is snow in the ground throughout the image, and in the background is a steep hillside with trees. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-60.”
Photograph showing a group of men standing with piles of cut wooden boards and logs. One man leans down while the rest of the group looks on. In the foreground is a steam tractor with an attached belt used to run the saw blade. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-105.”
Photograph showing a temporary camp at Davis Ranch, with tent cabins in the snow. Each cabin includes a chimney, many of which show smoke. A worn path can be seen extending from the camera towards the camp area. In the background is a wooded hillside.
Photograph looking across the South Fork of the Clackamas River, towards camp #2 on the opposite shore. A row of tent cabins, and several small wooden buildings can be seen. In the background is a forested hillside.
Photograph showing a quarry of loose dirt and rock, with a man standing next to an electric shovel vehicle. An arm extends from the machine over a pile of dirt and tree branches. In the background, a broken hillside can be seen. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-112” and “R-1.”
Photograph looking across the Clackamas River (?) at a dam site. Logs and flowing water are visible at the base of the rocky cliff. Written on the negative is “Upper Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.”
Photograph showing a party of men standing in a field of tall grass with horses. A forest is visible behind the group. Written on the negative is “Party at Three Links, 5-4-20.”
Photograph showing a building and enclosed field at the Jehu Davis Ranch, taken through trees. A forested hillside can be seen in the background above the building. (Image note: numerous scratches are visible on the negative).
Photograph showing slowing water and logs on the Clackamas River (Oak Grove Fork?), upstream from the potential site for the lower dam. Written on the negative is “Upstream from Lower Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.” (Image note: numerous scratches are visible on the negative).
Photograph showing three men on a steep hillside above the Clackamas River(?). One man sits towards the front of the group, while the other two behind are standing and looking towards the camera. At the base of the cliff is flowing water and logs. Written on the negative is “Lower Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.”
Photograph taken from shoreline, showing Elk Lake during the winter with snow on the ground. In the distance, a man with a jacket and hat stands next to the water. Behind him are trees that appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking north down Elk Lake, 11-5-20.” and “E301.09-O-4.”
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 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 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 taken from shoreline, looking across Elk Lake towards the peak of Battle Axe Mountain. Snow is visible on the ground near the lake, extending up towards the peak. The trees on the far shoreline appear to be recently burned.
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 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 taken from a slight high angle looking downward at a cluster of small wooden buildings on a snow-covered hillside. At the base of the hill, a man faces forward towards the camera, while another stands next to the log cabin further uphill. Written on the negative is “cabin and weather observing station at intake, 12/12/20.”
Photograph showing a man standing next to a wooden “clockhouse” building with snow. He is wearing winter clothing, a hat, and is holding a rifle. Downhill from the building is the Clackamas river. Written on the negative is “Clockhouse at Big Bottom 12/15/20.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-37.”
Photograph taken from across the Clackamas River showing two small wooden “clockhouse” buildings. Snow can be seen throughout the image, one the ground and trees. Written on the negative is “new and old clockhouses at Big Bottom 12/15/20.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-35)
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 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 of an electrical unit (generator?) at Station L (now Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). A set up steps leads to an upper part of the unit, next to several round gauges. In the background, several other pieces of electrical equipment can be seen in front of large windows.
Photograph showing a large electrical unit (generator?) at Station L (now Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). In the foreground of the image is a wooden crate with pipes. Written on the negative is “4-15-21.” Also on the back of the negative is written “E-301-L-3326.” (image note: see related image PGE-12-76, PGE 12-77, PGE 12-79).
Photograph showing a large electrical unit (generator?) at Station L (now Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). On the left side of the frame is a wooden crate and wooden boards. Written on the negative is “4-19-21.” (Image note: see related image PGE-12-72, PGE 12-76, PGE 12-77).