Cleared Land Collection
In the vast expanse of Boundary County, Idaho in 1939, a determined ex-lumber mill worker took on the arduous task of clearing an eight-acre field
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In the vast expanse of Boundary County, Idaho in 1939, a determined ex-lumber mill worker took on the arduous task of clearing an eight-acre field. With a bulldozer as his trusted companion, he toiled day after day, sweat dripping from his brow as he pushed through the thick undergrowth and felled towering trees. Captured by the lens of Dorothea Lange, this image tells a story of resilience and perseverance. It speaks volumes about the indomitable spirit that defined those who sought to tame the wild lands of America during this era. The farm belonged to the Farm Security Administration (FSA), which provided land clearing loans to ambitious individuals like our protagonist. This initiative aimed to transform raw stump land into fertile fields that could sustain thriving agricultural communities. Adjacent to this cleared grain field stood another testament to hard work – a partially-developed stump ranch. Here, father and son had labored for three long years, relentlessly removing stumps one by one until thirty acres were finally free from their grasp. Further along in Bonner County, Idaho lay yet another example of human triumph over nature's obstacles – a fenced stump farm displaying all its rustic charm. The general characteristics mirrored those seen across these lands; determination etched into every fencepost and newfound hope radiating from each freshly cleared patch. In Priest River Valley, Bonner County resided families who had embraced change wholeheartedly. Their new homes stood proudly amidst newly cleared land and sturdy fences encircling promising futures. These pioneers knew that with hard work came rewards beyond measure - bountiful harvests and flourishing homesteads awaited them just beyond their doorstep. As we gaze upon these photographs captured by Dorothea Lange's discerning eye, we are reminded not only of the physical transformation taking place but also of the profound impact it had on countless lives. Cleared pastures merged seamlessly with uncleared pieces, symbolizing the ongoing battle against nature's relentless forces.