Wood chopper's station with fuel for steamers on the Upper Yukon, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown

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Wood chopper's station with fuel for steamers on the Upper Yukon, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown

Wood chopper's station with fuel for steamers on the Upper Yukon, between c1900 and c1930

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Alaska United States Of America Firewood Fuel Logs Lumber Lumber Industry North America North American Timber Timber Industry Woodcutter Woodcutters Woodhewer Woodman Woods Woodsman Yukon Yukon River White And Black

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This evocative photograph captures the rugged beauty and industrious spirit of the Upper Yukon River in the early 20th century. The image depicts a wood chopper's station, where logs are being cut and stacked for use as fuel for steamers plying the river. The station, located in an idyllic woodland setting, is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men who operated it. Dressed in heavy coats and hats, they wield axes and wedges, their faces etched with the focus and concentration required for their labor-intensive task. The Upper Yukon River, a major geographical feature in Alaska and a vital transportation route during the gold rush era, is a central element of the scene. The river's powerful current and vast expanse are a constant presence, adding to the sense of isolation and remoteness. The wood chopper's station was an essential part of the lumber industry in the region, which flourished during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The logs were floated downstream to sawmills, where they were transformed into lumber for construction and other industrial uses. This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1930, is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the might of nature and the strength of human labor were harnessed to create a thriving industry. The image is a valuable addition to the historical record of the United States, particularly in the context of the country's northern frontier and the development of its natural resources.

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