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Holcombe
Liner notes
A midwestern folk song about the logging history and the deep waters of the Holcombe Flowage. The lyrics tell the story of the dangerous log drives of 1905 on the Chippewa River, where brave men faced the rushing currents. Acoustic guitars and a steady rhythm echo the pulse of the old Omaha railroad that brought life to this riverside town.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Holcombe Flowage
- Chippewa River
- Jump River
Other
- Population of around 1,011
Geography
- 120 miles of shoreline
- 3,400+ acres of public forest
Culture
- Logging heritage
- Ice Age Trail hiking
- Fishing and boating
Architecture and visuals
- Functional town hall
- Hydro dam structure
Landmarks
- Holcombe Hydro Dam
- Lake Holcombe Town Hall
History
- Surveyed in 1852
- Omaha railroad arrived in 1902
- 1905 log drive incident at Little Falls
Businesses and industry
- Hydroelectric power
- Tourism and recreation
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Holcombe Flowage
Other
- Winter snowmobile trails
Geography
- Forested shorelines
- River impoundment
Culture
- Outdoor recreation areas
Architecture and visuals
- Concrete dam structure
- Wood and brick rural buildings
Landmarks
- Holcombe Hydro Dam
- Lake Holcombe Town Hall
History
- Early 1900s railroad town layout
Businesses and industry
- Hydro dam
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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A little town deserves to make some noise.
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