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- Log_flume abstract "A log flume is a flume specifically constructed to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. These watertight trough-like channels could be built to span a long distance across chasms and down steep mountain slopes. The use of log flumes facilitated the quick and cheap transportation of logs and thereby eliminated the need for horse- or oxen-drawn carriages on dangerous mountain trails.Early flumes were square chutes that were prone to jams that could cause damage and required constant maintenance. In 1868, James W. Haines first built the "V" shaped log flumes that allowed a jammed log to free itself as the rising water level in the flume pushed it up. These efficient flumes consisted of 2 boards, 2 feet (0.61 m) wide, joined perpendicularly, and came in common use in the western United States during the late 19th century.The longest log flume was reputedly the Kings River Flume in Sanger, California. Built in 1890 by the Kings River Lumber Company, it spanned over 62 miles (100 km) from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lumber yard and railroad depot in Sanger. Together with a constant water supply from a nearby reservoir, the flume enabled the efficient transportation of boards of lumber over deep gorges and cliffs and thereby opened up the area now known as Sequoia National Forest for clearcutting of the giant Redwood forests. Proper operation was ensured by "flume herders" who at various locations along the flume checked the flow of lumber and water.On occasion, despite being exceedingly dangerous, flume herders and others would ride down the flume in small crafts or boats, either for inspection or for thrills. Such rides were the precursor of the modern log-ride amusement park attractions.".
- Log_flume thumbnail Sawmill_19th_century.jpg?width=300.
- Log_flume wikiPageID "176610".
- Log_flume wikiPageRevisionID "602564353".
- Log_flume hasPhotoCollection Log_flume.
- Log_flume subject Category:Aqueducts.
- Log_flume subject Category:Log_transport.
- Log_flume subject Category:Water_transport.
- Log_flume type Aqueduct102732433.
- Log_flume type Aqueducts.
- Log_flume type Artifact100021939.
- Log_flume type Conduit103089014.
- Log_flume type GeologicalFormation109287968.
- Log_flume type Gorge109290444.
- Log_flume type Gulch109295946.
- Log_flume type LogFlumes.
- Log_flume type NaturalDepression109366017.
- Log_flume type Object100002684.
- Log_flume type Passage103895293.
- Log_flume type PhysicalEntity100001930.
- Log_flume type Ravine109405787.
- Log_flume type Valley109468604.
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- Log_flume type Whole100003553.
- Log_flume type YagoGeoEntity.
- Log_flume type YagoPermanentlyLocatedEntity.
- Log_flume comment "A log flume is a flume specifically constructed to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. These watertight trough-like channels could be built to span a long distance across chasms and down steep mountain slopes.".
- Log_flume label "Flume".
- Log_flume label "Log flume".
- Log_flume label "Riese (Holz)".
- Log_flume sameAs Riese_(Holz).
- Log_flume sameAs Flume.
- Log_flume sameAs m.017z56.
- Log_flume sameAs Q1425792.
- Log_flume sameAs Q1425792.
- Log_flume sameAs Log_flume.
- Log_flume wasDerivedFrom Log_flume?oldid=602564353.
- Log_flume depiction Sawmill_19th_century.jpg.
- Log_flume isPrimaryTopicOf Log_flume.