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17, very carefully graded from the camp down to the nearest mill or railway siding, or oftener to the stream down which the logs are to be floated.

This road has to be as wide as a city street, 25 feet.

The route is carefully chosen, and the grade is made as easy as possible.
Much labor is spent upon it, clearing away stumps and rocks, leveling up with corduroy, building bridges strong enough to carry enormous loads, and otherwise making it as passable as can be; for when needed later, its good condition is of first importance.

This main road is quite distinct from and much superior to the tote road.
At intervals alongside the main road, small squares called _skidways_ are cleared of brush and in each of them two tree trunks, "skids," are laid at right angles to the road.