The image shows a black and white photograph of an old sawmill located near the Marys River in Corvallis, Oregon. The scene captures multiple wooden structures including mills with towering smokestacks that are indicative of industrial activity during its time period. In addition to these buildings there is abundant greenery shown as trees surrounding this area. Across a body of water we can see logs being floated downstream on rafts constructed from wood beams and logs, suggesting the transportation method used for moving timber in those days. To the right side of the image a large pile of cut down tree trunks are stacked up against each other showing off a variety of different sizes, some with branches still attached indicating they were freshly harvested at time when this photo was taken. The date "3-20 1965" is visible in an upper left corner likely representing the exact day and year that Dorothea Lange photographed this scene. This image serves as historical documentation of logging activities from decades past, offering a glimpse into how timber used to be processed before modern technology took over such processes. This photograph captures not only physical attributes like structures built for sawmilling operations but also reflects social history related to the labor and resources employed in these industries during that era.

Small sawmill on the Marys River near Corvallis, Oregon

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The image displays a black and white photograph of a lumbering scene. It depicts numerous logs, cut into large segments, resting on makeshift rafts floating in water. The rafts are constructed from several smaller pieces of wood laid side by side to form planks that can hold the massive logs above the surface. In the background, there's visible equipment typical for a sawmill: an old-fashioned structure with machinery and possibly a millpond or spillway leading into it. There is greenery around which suggests this setting might be in a rural area near water bodies. The sky appears overcast providing diffused lighting to enhance texture details. The photograph captures the essence of early 20th-century lumbering practices, showcasing how logs were transported downstream for processing at mills such as those found on rivers like Marys River where Dorothea Lange photographed similar scenes in Oregon.

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