Redwood. Spar tree at landing on "D" line. Hammond Redwood Company. Maple Creek operations, Big Lagoon tract. Humboldt County. Timber runs up to 200 M [thousand] per acre. Tree was moved 60' upright. See also 6968-6969. Rigged and in use. Boom is 70' long. Tree is 10' diameter; 175' to bull block and 45" at the top end. Pole in background not used. For base see #6967. 7-28-41 E.F
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Location: average distance Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
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Trees - Spar trees Log transportation - Railroads Log loading Log transportation - Cable Logging equipment - Donkey engines Lumber companies - Hammond Lumber Company - Maple Creek - Big Lagoon Log transportation - Landings Humboldt County
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