I've looked on a couple of indexes but haven't found what MTM means- I think it's for an easement/license to the county for a road-
maybe you can look up the section/township/range on glorecords.blm.gov and see if they list that serial number. Maybe that'll give you a clue.
the California abbreviation list doesn't have MTM.
i) Methods-Time Measurement ...? Are you dealing with a water body? The map appears to have one.
Check this out:
http://www.oha.doi.gov/IBLA/Ibladecisions/143IBLA/143IBLA186%20DAUBERT,%20THOMAS%203-24-1998.pdf
Possibly Mountain Top Mining?
Google "MTM mineral claims"
using Dave's suggestion - It appears that MTM is the prefix for the BLM serial number for docs in this area. But I couldn't get a return for 026825 So I'll have to call monday-
Here are a few pics from the area-
This is the Bridge that is due to be replaced.- Cabinet Gorge Res. Clark fork River.
This is a 4' diameter Grand fir- I think it was an original BT from 1903- notes call for a 24" dia hemlock-
I think the blazing is from 1993-
the GLO notes say that there was a saw mill within 2 chains of this tree- makes a person wonder why it's still here?????
same tree from vic of the section corner-
permit type things (for example, a permit for a right of way) will not show up in GLO records, only Patents.
I have to retract the Mountain Top Mining. Found other references to it as the prefix to a mineral lease, including gas and oil.
It does NOT show up on the BLM Master Title Plat list of abbreviations for Land Status Records.
Tree And Sawmill
Looking at the photo of that tree all alone, I surmise it was used as a gin pole mast and was an integral part of the sawmill operation. A few guy cables and some booms would put it back in service.
The correct terminology would be a spar tree. The spar tree would have been topped before use. Note that the tree pictured did not continue to grow vertically on the main trunk indicating it was topped. A vertical shoot on a high branch became the new offset trunk, easily visible in the photo.
Paul in PA
Tree And Sawmill
Yep, and it looks like a few thunder clouds are forming in the background. Better not use the tree for cover.....;-)
I looked up all the patents for the section - the BLM ser. No. for each starts with MTM.
The mineral issue is something to pursue also- there is a small boorow site in the vic- wasn't sure which lot it was in though- know more when the .tin is finished.
Beautiful pics.
Tree And Sawmill
Paul, if that'd been a spar tree it would have been limbed up to where it had been topped. Limbing not only made an easier climb with belt and spurs, it also made it easier to yard the rigging to the top of the tree. I think that's just one lucky tree that saw the mill come and go...