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Primeval Spruce, May 31, 1910

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Item information

Title:
Primeval Spruce, May 31, 1910
Description:
Primeval spruce trees at Double Spring Gap. There are also some birch trees visible in this photograph. "Primeval Spruce (no Fir here) all age classes together. Birch limb to the right, above & leaning birch sapling to the left. Taken on May 31, 1910."
Topics:
Forestry
Subjects:
Birch
Old growth forests
Spruce
Original Format:
Kallitype
Extent:
4 1/2 x 3 1/2
Item identifier:
schenck-forest_nd_img24
Created Date:
Names:
Biltmore Forest School more info on Biltmore Forest School 
Location:
Double Spring Gap (Haywood County, N.C.)
Digital Project:
Manuscript Collections