It was originally a mule drag used to haul timber to the creek.
A railroad was built through here in 1873 to haul ore and timber.
In addition, it was difficult to haul timber over the ridgecrest.
But Mr. Scott hauled timber, owned a country store and worked as a barber.
This involved not only cutting and hauling timber from miles inland but also driving stakes and piles deep into the sand.
At this time the economy of the village was based on farming, peddling, and hauling timber.
"It is good fortune that I came to haul timber today."
During its life the canal was used mainly to haul timber to the coast.
The previous owners of the railroad regained control in 1878, and continued operations hauling mainly timber eastward.
The sight of horses in harness hauling timber was commonplace fifty years ago.