Built by Labor: Rail, Timber, and Trade

4. machine that cuts or grinds wood into small chips, often used to process branches, limbs, or logging waste.
6. route, a path or network used by traders to move goods from one location to another, historically by land or water.
10. wood primarily harvested to make paper products. It's often made from smaller, lower-quality trees.
12. post, a place where goods were exchanged, often located in remote or frontier areas and central to early commerce, especially between Indigenous peoples and settlers.
13. jack, a tool used to lift one end of a log off the ground to make cutting easier and safer; also refers to some heavy equipment used in logging.
14. wood from coniferous trees (like pine or spruce). It's generally lighter and used in construction and paper products.

1. the part of a tree that anchors it into the ground and absorbs water and nutrients; in forestry, roots can also impact soil and terrain stability.
2. value, the current price a good, product, or asset would sell for on the open market.
3. people or businesses involved in buying and selling goods, often in trade networks or marketplaces.
5. wood that comes from deciduous trees (trees that shed their leaves), such as oak or maple. It's typically denser and used in furniture or flooring.
7. capacity, the maximum weight a vehicle, machine, or structure can safely carry or support — crucial in logging and transportation.
8. engineered wood made from thin layers (plies) of wood veneer glued together. It’s strong and used in construction and furniture.
9. rails, long bars of steel that form the track on which trains run, designed to support heavy loads and provide a smooth rolling surface.
10. animal skins that still have the fur on them, often traded for goods in historical fur trade economies.
11. ties, also sleepers, these are rectangular supports (usually wood or concrete) that hold the rails in place and maintain the correct spacing.