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Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange
@DorotheaLange@mastodon.ozioso.online  ·  activity timestamp 19 hours ago

Mill pond. Klamath River beyond. Log rafts and log chute to the mill. Keno, Klamath County, Oregon. General caption number 61

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773352/

The image depicts a monochromatic scene centered around the logging industry. It features numerous logs scattered across what appears to be a river or large body of water, indicative of a log drive operation where floating wood is transported downstream from tree-cutting sites upstream. The logs vary in size and are either stacked neatly on land or partially submerged in the water.

A worker can be seen standing among the logs, likely involved in managing or inspecting them as part of their job responsibilities within this industry setting. In contrast to the workers' activity, another individual is observed working with a large piece of equipment that appears designed for handling and moving timber.

The landscape includes hills or mountains faintly visible on the horizon under an overcast sky, suggesting a remote location typical for logging operations in Oregon's Klamath County. The general atmosphere exudes laboriousness amidst the industrial setting, capturing the essence of historical forestry practices as photographed by Dorothea Lange and documented within her General caption number 61 collection at Mill pond on the Klamath River beyond.

The image provides a glimpse into a past era where manual handling was prevalent in logging operations before mechanization took over. It serves as a visual testament to human endeavor, teamwork, and resilience against nature's f [...]
The image depicts a monochromatic scene centered around the logging industry. It features numerous logs scattered across what appears to be a river or large body of water, indicative of a log drive operation where floating wood is transported downstream from tree-cutting sites upstream. The logs vary in size and are either stacked neatly on land or partially submerged in the water. A worker can be seen standing among the logs, likely involved in managing or inspecting them as part of their job responsibilities within this industry setting. In contrast to the workers' activity, another individual is observed working with a large piece of equipment that appears designed for handling and moving timber. The landscape includes hills or mountains faintly visible on the horizon under an overcast sky, suggesting a remote location typical for logging operations in Oregon's Klamath County. The general atmosphere exudes laboriousness amidst the industrial setting, capturing the essence of historical forestry practices as photographed by Dorothea Lange and documented within her General caption number 61 collection at Mill pond on the Klamath River beyond. The image provides a glimpse into a past era where manual handling was prevalent in logging operations before mechanization took over. It serves as a visual testament to human endeavor, teamwork, and resilience against nature's f [...]
The image depicts a monochromatic scene centered around the logging industry. It features numerous logs scattered across what appears to be a river or large body of water, indicative of a log drive operation where floating wood is transported downstream from tree-cutting sites upstream. The logs vary in size and are either stacked neatly on land or partially submerged in the water. A worker can be seen standing among the logs, likely involved in managing or inspecting them as part of their job responsibilities within this industry setting. In contrast to the workers' activity, another individual is observed working with a large piece of equipment that appears designed for handling and moving timber. The landscape includes hills or mountains faintly visible on the horizon under an overcast sky, suggesting a remote location typical for logging operations in Oregon's Klamath County. The general atmosphere exudes laboriousness amidst the industrial setting, capturing the essence of historical forestry practices as photographed by Dorothea Lange and documented within her General caption number 61 collection at Mill pond on the Klamath River beyond. The image provides a glimpse into a past era where manual handling was prevalent in logging operations before mechanization took over. It serves as a visual testament to human endeavor, teamwork, and resilience against nature's f [...]
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