Timber Line

Timber Line, published in 1929 by Alida Malkus, is a juvenile fiction novel set in the Rocky Mountains. It follows Dawn O’Neill, the daughter of a forest ranger, as she fights to protect the meadows, wildlife, and water sources from trappers and overgrazing stockmen. The story intertwines themes of environmental conservation and personal growth, as Dawn seeks the legendary Silverstake Pine while forming a bond with an irrigation engineer who shares her passion for nature. The novel highlights issues of land rights and ecological stewardship in the early 20th century.