No Elk, just an Elevator: Was told the Elk have started to move in, so out a backroad where I have gotten photos of them in past years. No Elk, or wildlife of any kind, and a little...

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Was told the Elk have started to move in, so out a backroad where I have gotten photos of them in past years. No Elk, or wildlife of any kind, and a little smoke. Here is the other local elevator, also leaning a bit. D3 AF S 24 85 1:3.5 4.5 G

The light line in front of the Elevator is the former Railroad Right of Way.

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Once again, in color, both crop panos.

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The other building once a general store.

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Across the Musselshell to the Highway

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Cover close to the river where I've gotten Elk photos before

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john maloney Loc: Columbia,Md.

I'm visiting Montana in a week . where are you located. I would like to see that elevator.

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john maloney wrote:

I'm visiting Montana in a week . where are you located. I would like to see that elevator.

Come West from Forsyth on U.S. 12 (a scenic drive) the first elevator I posted is right on 12 probably 15 miles west of Melstone. Continue west on 12 to Delphia Road. Turn left, cross the bridge elevator will be visible to the right.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

I love your collection of old photos. When I was a youngster growing up in Nebraska, nearly all the small towns had a working elevator like the one in your photos. I hauled many a truckload of grain to one of these in my hometown.

The Musselshell bridge is also typical of bridges crossing many Nebraska rivers on the back roads.

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Hereford wrote:

I love your collection of old photos. When I was a youngster growing up in Nebraska, nearly all the small towns had a working elevator like the one in your photos. I hauled many a truckload of grain to one of these in my hometown.

The Musselshell bridge is also typical of bridges crossing many Nebraska rivers on the back roads.

Thank you very much! So many photos are memory triggers for me as well. The railroad pulled out of this route in 1957, I doubt this or the other elevator I've posted survived financially long after that, but they are still standing! I've photographed that bridge quite a few times. Though identical to others, the way it is situated and the surroundings make it something uncommon.

angler Loc: StHelens England

A very interesting set QD.

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angler wrote:

A very interesting set QD.

Thank you! Hoping for Elk, but there is always something.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Very nice, particularly the bridge, to me.

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NMGal wrote:

Very nice, particularly the bridge, to me.

Thanks very much!

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Nice shots quixdraw. It's been a long time since I worked with wood but I would have happily dismantled those old structures for the weathered wood.

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Curmudgeon wrote:

Nice shots quixdraw. It's been a long time since I worked with wood but I would have happily dismantled those old structures for the weathered wood.

Thanks very much! Shame you don't do it anymore, I've mostly disassembled a shack that was on the property when we bought it. I have a pretty good supply of weathered wood and more to be had, the floor and base of the shack remain to be done. The logistics would be the problem.

couch coyote Loc: northern Illinois

Really nice set of pictures! And also a gift that keeps on giving, because I bet you'll travel that road often looking for the elk.

Years ago a local politician wanted to reintroduce elk to the forests of southern Illinois. How sweet, right? We have several drivers a year killed by hitting a 150 lb. deer, so you can imagine the carnage of hitting a 300-700 lb. animal. Luckily cooler (smarter? saner?) heads prevailed.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I am sorry that you missed the elk, but this set is a very good substitute, QD.

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couch coyote wrote:

Really nice set of pictures! And also a gift that keeps on giving, because I bet you'll travel that road often looking for the elk.

Years ago a local politician wanted to reintroduce elk to the forests of southern Illinois. How sweet, right? We have several drivers a year killed by hitting a 150 lb. deer, so you can imagine the carnage of hitting a 300-700 lb. animal. Luckily cooler (smarter? saner?) heads prevailed.

Thanks! Interestingly enough, out here it isn't a case of if you'll hit a deer, but when. We have vast numbers of Mule Deer, and plenty of Whitetails as well. I don't think I've ever passed an Elk roadkill or been told of an Elk being hit. I suppose it must happen. I did hear a rumor of a Moose getting hit, but no corroboration. I do wish the politicians who want wild things introduced, ignorant of consequences, could be forced to live at least five years in the afflicted area!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

quixdraw wrote:

Was told the Elk have started to move in, so out a backroad where I have gotten photos of them in past years. No Elk, or wildlife of any kind, and a little smoke. Here is the other local elevator, also leaning a bit. D3 AF S 24 85 1:3.5 4.5 G

Love 'em