History of Logging in Wisconsin
During the late 19th century Wisconsin was one of the leaders in
the logging industry. In the early years of Wisconsin logging most
settlements were set up near rivers for easy transportation of the
fallen trees. After railroads entered Wisconsin, loggers (known as
lumberjacks) were able to work all year and further in to the
woods.
With the possibility of more trees deeper in the woods,
lumberjacks set up camps in these areas so they could live and work
in close proximity. “The soft pine forests of northern and
central Wisconsin provided a seemingly endless supply of raw
material to urban markets.” With this, logging in Wisconsin
continued to grow, causing cities and towns to spring up around
mills. The logging industry created jobs and income for several
decades.
In the early 20th century the logging methods changed from
selective cutting to nearly clear-cutting forests. As logging
declined, the logging companies marketed the lands in Northern
Wisconsin to farmers. Some European settlers attempted to turn the
old forests to farm land, with little success. The Northern
Wisconsin towns struggled until the forests regained their growth
after World War II.
The logging industry is still celebrated around the state,
including the Lumberjack World Championships which are held in
Hayward, WI.
Source:
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/tp-027/?action=more_essay
The parking coordinates will take you to a parking spot and
historical marker that outlines the history of logging along this
particular stretch of highway, near Boulder Junction, WI. Please
take time to read about this aspect of Northern Wisconsin history
while looking for the cache.
This cache placed by a member
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Landmark Pines is part of the Northern Highland
American Legion State Forest . The Geocache Notification Form has
been submitted to Sonja Margitan of the Wisconsin DNR. Geocaches
placed on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource managed lands
require permission by means of a notification form. Please print
out a paper copy of the notification form, fill in all required
information, then submit it to the land manager. The DNR
Notification form and land manager information can be obtained at:
http://www.wi-geocaching.com/hiding
Congratulations to refelo for the FTF on July 7,
2008