Virtual Globetrotting: Resources

Virtual Globetrotting: Resources - Timber http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2013 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:18:12 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Sawmill Explosion (23 April, 2012)]]>

Sawmill Explosion (23 April, 2012)
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-24 08:18:12
Large explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills.

Link to photos]]>

Sawmill Explosion (23 April, 2012)
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By: KRL
@ 2012-04-24 08:18:12
Large explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills.

Link to photos]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-23-april-2012/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-23-april-2012/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:18:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-23-april-2012/ 53.92229800 -122.73816300 <![CDATA[Sawmill Explosion (January 20, 2012)]]>

Sawmill Explosion (January 20, 2012)
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By: KRL
@ 2012-01-23 08:10:07
Babine Forest Products sawmill.

Large explosion and fire at sawmill. Reports of natural gas smell the day before incident.

Flash burns to 19. Two still missing.

Links below to news story and photos]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-january-20-2012/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-january-20-2012/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:10:07 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sawmill-explosion-january-20-2012/ 54.18328400 -125.48850100 <![CDATA[Log Booms]]>

Log Booms
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By: KRL
@ 2011-04-14 12:33:42
Numerous Log Booms waiting for milling at the mouth of the Frazer River.]]>

Log Booms
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By: KRL
@ 2011-04-14 12:33:42
Numerous Log Booms waiting for milling at the mouth of the Frazer River.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms-1/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:33:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms-1/ 49.21472400 -123.19225100 <![CDATA[Independent Stave Company]]>

Independent Stave Company
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By: Parabellum
@ 2010-11-16 03:53:08
Founded by T.W. Boswell in 1912, Independent Stave Company initially focused on white oak staves and heading for cooperage. By 1951, J.E. Boswell had expanded into the bourbon barrel business that later led to the establishment of our wine barrel division by current CEO and Chairman of the Board John Boswell. Since 1997, we have established the premium wine barrel division, Cooperages1912 located in Napa, California and have established international subsidiaries to meet the growing demand for oak worldwide: Tonnellerie du Monde in Bordeaux, France, Grupo Tonelero Andino in Santiago, Chile, Cape Cooperage Group in Paarl, South Africa and Cooperages 1912 in Adelaide, Australia.]]>

Huge Logging Operation
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-10 03:39:39]]>

Huge Logging Operation
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By: hhgygy
@ 2010-05-10 03:39:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-logging-operation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-logging-operation/ Mon, 10 May 2010 03:39:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/huge-logging-operation/ 60.85787000 57.47647800 <![CDATA[Log rafts]]>

Log rafts
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-16 12:59:21]]>

Log rafts
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-12-16 12:59:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-rafts-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-rafts-1/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:59:21 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-rafts-1/ 49.37005000 -123.32489100 <![CDATA[Logs floating to port]]>

BEV

Logs floating to port
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-21 12:12:35]]>

BEV

Logs floating to port
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-21 12:12:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-floating-to-port/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-floating-to-port/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:12:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-floating-to-port/ 61.07882700 28.23125800 <![CDATA[Oilfield & Forestry]]>

Oilfield & Forestry
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-20 10:43:50
Dense pattern of recent oilfield development after block harvesting.]]>

Oilfield & Forestry
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By: KRL
@ 2007-08-20 10:43:50
Dense pattern of recent oilfield development after block harvesting.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oilfield-forestry/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oilfield-forestry/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:43:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oilfield-forestry/ 54.80840200 -115.40416700 <![CDATA[Christmas Trees for Sale]]>

BEV

Christmas Trees for Sale
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-12 00:08:53]]>

BEV

Christmas Trees for Sale
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-04-12 00:08:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-trees-for-sale/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-trees-for-sale/ Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:08:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/christmas-trees-for-sale/ 39.33750300 -76.48169700 <![CDATA[Log Booms]]>

Log Booms
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:52:30
On Upper Arrow Lake, BC. 7 km southwest of Nakusp.]]>

Log Booms
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:52:30
On Upper Arrow Lake, BC. 7 km southwest of Nakusp.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:52:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-booms/ 50.18309500 -117.82527900 <![CDATA[Bear Lake Sawmill]]>

Bear Lake Sawmill
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:40:43
Sawmill & Large logyard, on the edge of older imagery. North of Prince George, BC.]]>

Bear Lake Sawmill
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-13 09:40:43
Sawmill & Large logyard, on the edge of older imagery. North of Prince George, BC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bear-lake-sawmill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bear-lake-sawmill/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:40:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bear-lake-sawmill/ 54.44373700 -122.63621800 <![CDATA[Logging Blocks]]>

Logging Blocks
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-09 12:15:22
Block Harvest in the Okanagan. West of Kelowna, BC.]]>

Logging Blocks
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-09 12:15:22
Block Harvest in the Okanagan. West of Kelowna, BC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-blocks/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-blocks/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:15:22 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-blocks/ 50.01744700 -119.98100300 <![CDATA[Wood]]>

Wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 20:49:06]]>

Wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 20:49:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:49:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood/ 54.36960100 10.14067900 <![CDATA[Barge loaded with wood]]>

Barge loaded with wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 19:15:11]]>

Barge loaded with wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 19:15:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barge-loaded-with-wood/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barge-loaded-with-wood/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:15:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barge-loaded-with-wood/ 53.90407300 11.44821500 <![CDATA[Loads of wood]]>

Loads of wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 19:10:58]]>

Loads of wood
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By: gamma
@ 2006-12-04 19:10:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loads-of-wood/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loads-of-wood/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:10:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/loads-of-wood/ 53.90885100 11.45558600 <![CDATA[logs for lumber (lots of them)]]>

logs for lumber (lots of them)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-18 17:32:57]]>

logs for lumber (lots of them)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-18 17:32:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-for-lumber-lots-of-them/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-for-lumber-lots-of-them/ Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:32:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-for-lumber-lots-of-them/ 34.49103800 135.37608000 <![CDATA[Timber raft waiting for the tug boat]]>

Timber raft waiting for the tug boat
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-07-01 12:04:15]]>

Timber raft waiting for the tug boat
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-07-01 12:04:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/timber-raft-waiting-for-the-tug-boat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/timber-raft-waiting-for-the-tug-boat/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:04:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/timber-raft-waiting-for-the-tug-boat/ 61.83136200 28.64994000 <![CDATA[Tugboat pulling a really huge timber raft]]>

Tugboat pulling a really huge timber raft
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-07-01 04:12:48]]>

Tugboat pulling a really huge timber raft
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-07-01 04:12:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tugboat-pulling-a-really-huge-timber-raft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tugboat-pulling-a-really-huge-timber-raft/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:12:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tugboat-pulling-a-really-huge-timber-raft/ 61.89133000 28.82494900 <![CDATA[Man stripping bark in a lumber yard]]>

Man stripping bark in a lumber yard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-30 01:20:11
Woman washing (?) clothes just to the SE of him.]]>

Man stripping bark in a lumber yard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-30 01:20:11
Woman washing (?) clothes just to the SE of him.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/man-stripping-bark-in-a-lumber-yard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/man-stripping-bark-in-a-lumber-yard/ Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:20:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/man-stripping-bark-in-a-lumber-yard/ -11.33770200 40.36084300 <![CDATA[Logs waiting for rail transport]]>

Logs waiting for rail transport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-19 13:26:30]]>

Logs waiting for rail transport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-19 13:26:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-waiting-for-rail-transport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-waiting-for-rail-transport/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 13:26:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-waiting-for-rail-transport/ 44.81626100 -106.94954400 <![CDATA[Bryant Street Pumping Station]]>

Bryant Street Pumping Station
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-10-12 18:31:31

From http://www.dcwasa.com/about/facilities.cfm:

The water storage and pumping responsibilities are shared by DCWASA and the Washington Aqueduct. DCWASA operates four treated water pumping stations (Anacostia, Bryant Street, Fort Reno, and 16th & Alaska), and eight reservoirs and elevated tanks. The Washington Aqueduct operates the Dalecarlia Pump Station and three reservoirs (Foxhall, Van Ness, and Fort Reno).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bryant-street-pumping-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bryant-street-pumping-station/ Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:31:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bryant-street-pumping-station/ 38.92100600 -77.01646700 <![CDATA[Logs in Tokyo harbor]]>

Logs in Tokyo harbor
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-04 15:13:15
Look at these in Google Maps. Many more at the time that picture was taken.]]>

Logs in Tokyo harbor
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-04 15:13:15
Look at these in Google Maps. Many more at the time that picture was taken.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-in-tokyo-harbor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-in-tokyo-harbor/ Tue, 04 Oct 2005 15:13:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logs-in-tokyo-harbor/ 35.62812200 139.82004200 <![CDATA[Wood pulp processing plant]]>

Wood pulp processing plant
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-09 10:53:27
Note the piles of logs and the circular queue of logs ready for processing.]]>

Wood pulp processing plant
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-09-09 10:53:27
Note the piles of logs and the circular queue of logs ready for processing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood-pulp-processing-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood-pulp-processing-plant/ Fri, 09 Sep 2005 10:53:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wood-pulp-processing-plant/ 30.36803400 -94.18050200 <![CDATA[Paper Mill]]>

Paper Mill
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-07 12:55:56
This appears to be a paper mill with water treatment/aeration ponds adjacent.]]>

Paper Mill
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By: bonjbrown
@ 2005-08-07 12:55:56
This appears to be a paper mill with water treatment/aeration ponds adjacent.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paper-mill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paper-mill/ Sun, 07 Aug 2005 12:55:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paper-mill/ 30.34302800 -94.05610100 <![CDATA[Floating logs]]>

Floating logs
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-18 13:57:09]]>

Floating logs
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-07-18 13:57:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-2/ Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:57:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-2/ 47.29048800 -122.41401300 <![CDATA[Södra Cell Tofte (Tofte Pulp Mill)]]>

Södra Cell Tofte (Tofte Pulp Mill)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-14 07:58:23
One of two Norwegian pulp mills run by Swedish company Södra.]]>

Södra Cell Tofte (Tofte Pulp Mill)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2005-07-14 07:58:23
One of two Norwegian pulp mills run by Swedish company Södra.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s-dra-cell-tofte-tofte-pulp-mill/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s-dra-cell-tofte-tofte-pulp-mill/ Thu, 14 Jul 2005 07:58:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/s-dra-cell-tofte-tofte-pulp-mill/ 59.54765800 10.56947000 <![CDATA[Floating Logs]]>

Floating Logs
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-07 22:50:36
More logs than you can shake a stick at.]]>

Floating Logs
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-07 22:50:36
More logs than you can shake a stick at.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-1/ Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:50:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs-1/ 50.76031200 -119.21408400 <![CDATA[Canadian Lumber Deforestation]]>

Canadian Lumber Deforestation
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:43:40
Areas being logged in British Columbia. Some areas show regrowth]]>

Canadian Lumber Deforestation
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:43:40
Areas being logged in British Columbia. Some areas show regrowth]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-lumber-deforestation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-lumber-deforestation/ Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:43:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-lumber-deforestation/ 49.84746000 -120.79785300 <![CDATA[Floating logs]]>

Floating logs
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:37:11
Floating logs in transit near Vancouver]]>

Floating logs
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By: mikekmikek
@ 2005-06-02 21:37:11
Floating logs in transit near Vancouver]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs/ Thu, 02 Jun 2005 21:37:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floating-logs/ 49.65429800 -124.94970900 <![CDATA[Log Raft]]>

Log Raft
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-09 13:57:50
Huge log raft in Vancouver, BC]]>

Log Raft
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By: wil9000
@ 2005-05-09 13:57:50
Huge log raft in Vancouver, BC]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-raft/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-raft/ Mon, 09 May 2005 13:57:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-raft/ 49.01498800 -125.02690300 <![CDATA[Logging on Vancouver Island]]>

Logging on Vancouver Island
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-05-06 22:07:17]]>

Logging on Vancouver Island
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-05-06 22:07:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-on-vancouver-island/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-on-vancouver-island/ Fri, 06 May 2005 22:07:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/logging-on-vancouver-island/ 49.00039700 -125.06621400 <![CDATA[Lumber mill on Chemainus Bay]]>

Lumber mill on Chemainus Bay
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By: feer2000
@ 2005-04-29 15:13:35]]>

Lumber mill on Chemainus Bay
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By: feer2000
@ 2005-04-29 15:13:35]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lumber-mill-on-chemainus-bay/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lumber-mill-on-chemainus-bay/ Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:13:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lumber-mill-on-chemainus-bay/ 48.92055300 -123.70680600 <![CDATA[Log boom]]>

Log boom
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-04-27 22:20:04]]>

Log boom
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By: rexlong
@ 2005-04-27 22:20:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-boom/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-boom/ Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:20:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/log-boom/ 48.88331300 -123.62903200