White pine split for cutting and the finished lathe at Lathe Mill in Pratt, 1920s
Wood manufacturing in Maryland began with hundreds of small sawmills that often used streams and water wheels to power they belt-driven machinery. Modern milling technology uses computers to scan logs and determine how best to maximize wood recovery and optimize grade and quality. Modern wood-producing mills make use of every part of a tree in a very efficient manufacturing process.
The Maryland Forest and Park services were founded in 1906. These photos were archived in celebration of their centennial in 2006.
