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Apr 25, 2024 · Jessup (George P.) Photographs of the Lower Baker River Dam Construction Lower Baker River dam construction 1925-04-24 Rock Surface E. Side Run #83 Image documenting Lower Baker River Dam construction.
Apr 21, 2024 · At nearly 81,000 acres, Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the nation's largest national park unit in an urban setting. It extends well north and south of San Francisco. Along with other public lands and waters in the region, it is recognized by the United Nations as Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve. Offshore, Gulf of the Farallones and ...
May 2, 2024 · The Baker River system was first developed in the early 1900s for hydropower generation, with the first dam completed in 1925. The dams have created several large reservoirs in the valley, including Lake Shannon, Baker Lake, and Lake Whatcom.
Apr 20, 2024 · Completed in 1927, this arch dam stands at an impressive height of 285 feet, with a storage capacity of 146,279 acre-feet. The dam not only serves the primary purpose of generating hydroelectric power but also offers recreational opportunities for visitors to enjoy the surrounding area.
3 days ago · North Cascades National Park is an American national park in the state of Washington. At more than 500,000 acres (200,000 ha), it is the largest of the three National Park Service units that comprise the North Cascades National Park Complex. North Cascades National Park consists of a northern and southern section, bisected by the Skagit River ...
- 504,654 acres (2,042.26 km²)
- Sedro-Woolley, Washington
- October 2, 1968
Apr 30, 2024 · Located between the Queen Valley and the Wonderland of Rocks, Barker Dam dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. In the early 1900’s, cattle ranching thrived in the area. Interestingly enough, raising cattle turned out to be a profitable business.
2 days ago · Civil War Battles for the Year 1862. In 1862 the armed forces of the United States undertook the first massive campaigns to defeat the southern Confederacy. Better organization, training, and leadership would be displayed on both sides as the combat became more intense. Young American citizen soldiers would find that war was not a romantic ...
