 Lumbering removed the tree trunks, but left many flammable limbs, branches, and stumps behind.On May 2, 1872 a large forest fire destroyed the villages of Carter and Gould, 6 miles (10 km) north of Salladasburg on Larrys Creek in Mifflin Township.There are large tracts of second growth forest and small lumber companies still operate in the township today.