A cut-over stand of timber on one of the Mississippi River islands, near Harpers Ferry, 

 Iowa. The timber was used for the production of excelsior and for box boards. 



view on one of the larger islands in the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. 

 Although some portions of these islands are too swampy for good timber pro- 

 duction, a large percentage of the areas will support a good growth of several 

 of the fast growing species of trees. The bluffs in the distance could be made to 

 produce gcod returns from timber production if planted and given protection. 



