Located within the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range; the forests of Plumas County were once seen as a source of endless timber. Lumber was needed during the Gold Rush for water flumes; mine timbers; and an array of buildings. While timber was abundant; the abilities of the early settlers to harvest; transport; and mill the logs were often very limited. Markets remained relatively local throughout the second half of the 19th century until the completion of the Western Pacific Railroad in 1909. This sparked a new rush of industry into the region. Vast tracts of untapped Plumas County timber were bought up by speculators; and many sawmills were erected. Logging in the western United States moved from animal power to steam engines to internal combustion in the space of about 50 years. While Plumas Countys lumber industry was reflective of these developments; it also found its own identity as a timber-producing region that was nearly unequaled.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pretty disappointed with this bookBy DhunsNo offense to the author. but if you really want the history of Clifton. Va there is a much better option. See link. Pretty disappointed with this book.https://www..com/Clifton-brigadoon-Virginia-Nan-Netherton/dp/B0006E1VSA1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Historic Journey in Clifton. VABy L. A. HagemannWhat a delight it has been to take a few hours. put on some old recordings. and take a walk back in time with this book. Lynne Garvey-Hodge has given us a wonderful 127 page journey thru the history of Clifton. VA. The black and white photos are outstanding; Civil War rail shots of locomotives on their fragile trestles. examples of fine scripophily. beautiful homes at the turn of the century (now gone). and contemporary winter scenes that should adorn Christmas cards. All of these are beautifully woven with a most interesting narrative that can only come from someone who has a passionate interest in and love of the peoples and the area of Clifton. Wonderfully done!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Average ReadBy Warren RosiakWas very excited to get this book but it feels like it was put together in a rather sloppy fashion. Not terrible but really not that great.
