Trail Oregon Jackson County Self Portrait Sawing Tree Real Photo Postcard

Logging operations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were characterized by immense manual labor, as depicted with these lumbermen and a large crosscut saw felling massive timber. This method was common for processing old-growth forests, where trees of enormous size required the coordinated effort of multiple individuals, often working in remote and challenging terrains.

This period was a foundational era for industrial expansion across North America, heavily reliant on timber for construction, railroad ties, and fuel. The relentless demand led to widespread deforestation and the establishment of lumber camps, demonstrating the significant economic and environmental impact of the burgeoning logging industry on the continent's development.