Klamath Basin Collection

The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wokas season-Klamath, c1923. Photograph shows a Klamath woman in a dugout canoe resting in a field of wokas, or great yellow water lilies (nymphaea polysepala) used as food

In the forest-Klamath, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In the forest-Klamath, c1923. Photograph shows a Klamath man in traditional dress squatting next to an enormous tree in a forest of Ponderosa Pines, probably in the Klamath Basin in Oregon

On main street of potato town during harvest season, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On main street of potato town during harvest season. Merrill, Oregon. [Klamath potatoes for sale. Sgns: Stolt Lodge Spud Cellar ; Welards Soft Drinks on Tap ]

Grading potatoes, preparing for shipment... ten miles south of Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grading potatoes, preparing for shipment, cold, rainy morning, end of harvesting season. Potatoes have been stored in this growers cellar. Ten miles south of Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Potato storage cellar in Klamath Basin, where potatoes are raised, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Potato storage cellar in Klamath Basin, where potatoes are raised under irrigation. Klamath County, Oregon

Long-billed dowitchers early morning migration stop

Clarks Grebe

Large Flock of Ducks

Clarks Grebe Pair; Courtdhip Display

Eared Grebe Pair

Bald Eagle on the ground

Ring-necked Pheasant; Courtship Display
Ring-necked pheasant, courtship display

Northern Pintail Drake on Ice

NA, USA, California, Klamath Basin Trumpeter swans in flight
NA, USA, California, Klamath Basin. Trumpeter swans in flight (Cygnus buccinator)

Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) juvenile, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U. S. A
Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) juvenile, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A

Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U. S. A
Cliff Swallow (Hirundo pyrrhonota) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California, U. S. A
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) adult, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California, U.S.A

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) immature, walking in shallow water, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A

American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) adult, breeding plumage, in flight, Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, U.S.A

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"Journey through the Klamath Basin: A Glimpse into 1939 Oregon" Step back in time to Merrill, Oregon, where the bustling main street of this potato town comes alive during harvest season. Dorothea Lange's lens captures the essence of hard work and determination as locals grade potatoes with precision, preparing them for shipment. Just ten miles south of Merrill lies a hidden gem in Klamath County - a potato storage cellar that serves as the heart of potato cultivation in the Klamath Basin. But it's not just about potatoes here; nature thrives too. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of long-billed dowitchers making their early morning migration stopover. Clarks Grebes gracefully glide across serene waters, captivating observers with their courtship displays. And let's not forget about the large flock of ducks that create a mesmerizing spectacle against an idyllic backdrop. In this diverse ecosystem, even majestic creatures like Bald Eagles find solace on solid ground. Their regal presence reminds us of nature's power and beauty within this enchanting basin. As you explore further, encounter Ring-necked Pheasants engaging in elaborate courtship displays - a testament to their vibrant plumage and unwavering dedication to finding love. Dorothea Lange's photographs transport us back to a simpler time when hard work defined communities and natural wonders flourished amidst human endeavors. The Klamath Basin stands as both witness and guardian to these moments frozen in time – reminding us all to cherish our past while embracing our present journey through life.