Cut-over, Garrett County, Maryland
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Cut-over, Garrett County, Maryland
Cut-over, Garrett County, Maryland. Date 1935 Sept
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1. Title: A Transformation in Rural Garrett County, Maryland - Cut-over Landscape, September 1935 This evocative photograph captures the profound transformation that took place in rural Garrett County, Maryland, during the 1930s. Taken in September 1935, the image depicts a cut-over landscape, a term used to describe land that has been clear-cut of its trees for logging purposes. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, revealing the far-reaching impact of the lumber industry on the region's natural beauty and the lives of its residents. The scene is dominated by a vast expanse of denuded land, where once-lush forests have been stripped bare, leaving behind a patchwork of stumps and exposed earth. The few remaining trees cling to the hillsides, their branches reaching out as if in a desperate attempt to reclaim the land. In the foreground, a solitary figure, likely a logger, stands amidst the devastation, dwarfed by the scale of the deforestation. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the environmental consequences of unchecked resource extraction. The loss of forests not only meant the destruction of habitats for wildlife but also led to soil erosion, landslides, and the depletion of water resources. The people of Garrett County, however, were not passive observers of this transformation. Many lived and worked in the logging industry, their livelihoods tied to the very resource that was being exploited. This image, taken from the collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a powerful and enduring testament to the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as the profound impact of industrialization on rural communities. The photograph invites us to reflect on the past and consider the ongoing challenges of balancing economic development with environmental sustainability.
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