Redwood Region. William H. Oppenlander (Comptche P. O.) Ranch in about Sec. 36, T 17 N, R 16 W, Mendocino County on Albion River. Logged in 1920's. Cleared, and seeded. Owner slashes the brush and burns. This flat bore a very heavy stand of redwood--close to 200 M [thousand] per acre. Ranch headquarters to left background of valley. Near Soda Springs. See preceding number which was taken from higher elevation on road at hills far to left and not in picture. Looking east. 6-16-42. E. F
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Location: panoramic Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
Type
image
Identifier
fritz_metcalf-3401
Subject
Cut-over lands Range management Clearing of land Slash disposal Ranches Persons - Oppenlander, William H Mendocino County
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