Near Walden in Jackson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Timber: A Growing Need
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Timber: A Growing Need Marker
As mines expanded and North Park's population swelled, there was an increasing need for timber to shore up the mines and to build homes for settlers. The abundant forests surrounding North Park afforded a ready supply of timber, and logging camps sprang up as enterprising people sought to fill the demand.
The isolated logging camps had to be self-sufficient. Ten to twenty families and dozens of single men lived in rough, log-plank cabins and other wooden structures. A store, cook house, and school provided meager amenities to the residents.
It was a difficult life, the work was demanding and continuous. The primary entertainment was playing cards and school programs.
Did You Know?
Located in the forest southeast of the Refuge, Bockman's Timber Camp served as an internment camp for German prisoners of war during World War II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, World II.
Location. 40° 41.961′ N, 106° 14.724′ W. Marker is near Walden, Colorado, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from Colorado Route 14, 3 miles south of Walden, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Illinois
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fur Hat: The Opening of North Park (here, next to this marker); Ranching: An Enduring Legacy (a few steps from this marker); The “Iron Horse” Comes to North Park (a few steps from this marker); Riches From the Earth (a few steps from this marker); Hunting in the "Bull Pen" (within shouting distance of this marker).
More about this marker. Located in the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. This region is known locally as North Park.
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Timber: A Growing Need Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker
3. Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
