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Photos by Venita* |
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Mother Nature has replanted the area of the flood with native grasses, flowers, sagebrush and trees. However, evidence of the disaster is still seen on the surrounding hills and in the valley. Not only do we find derelict vehicles and buildings, there is also a distinct difference between the types and amount of growth above the high water mark and below it. |
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Above: A couple of pick-up trucks rest where the lake left them. On the hillside above the remains, notice the differences in the growth on either side of the high water line. |
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Above: This house, situated at the top of a hill near the new highway, was probably one of the last buildings inundated by the developing lake. |
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Lath and plaster was no match for rising water. |
Shirts still hang in their usual place. |
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Above: This beautiful view out a front window of the house overlooking Thistle valley became an underwater view of floating logs, sheds, furniture, books, clothing and other common items of daily life. |
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Above: Before the flood, this residence was home to a family. There were out buildings, a doghouse, a pond and a garden. Now it is a marshland, home to frogs, birds, insects and perhaps fish. It may also serve as a watering hole for rabbits, elk, deer and other mammals living in the area. Look for the high water mark on the hills. |
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Above: Drowned trees are scattered at what would have been an east end of the lake. Stumps of some of them can still be seen. Notice the new trees, all about the same height, indicating they began growing about the same time. |
Above: Only the sandstone foundations remain of these two small homes. There were fresh deer and elk footprints and droppings here on the day I took the photos. |
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Above: Perhaps the most beloved landmark to Thistle residents and visitors was the Thistle School. After the water had done its damage, former students and others came to collect souvenirs from among the remains. Someone has rigged wires, ropes and counterweights to hopefully prevent the collapse of the remaining walls. Notice the high water mark on the hill behind the building. |
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*Unless otherwise noted, all photos on this website were taken by Venita, who also holds the copyright. Should you wish to download any of them for any reason (other than your own enjoyment), please credit Venita as the photographer and add my URL: http://homepage.mac.com/venitar/home.html Comments are appreciated! |
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