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This photograph was taken in July 1942 and shows the Rogue River National Forest in Jackson County, Oregon. The U.S Forest Service has built camps with outdoor ovens, drinking water, sanitary facilities, tables, benches and shelter houses throughout the national forests. Fire hazards are decreased because of this.
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Citation Information
Lee, Russell, "Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon. Picnickers. The U.S Forest Service has built camps with outdoor ovens, drinking water, sanitary facilities and tables and benches and shelter houses throughout the national forests. Fire hazards are decreased in this way," July 1942. Courtesy of Library of Congress