HISTORY OF

The first edition of the History of Springbrook Forest was researched and published by residents in 1970. A SFCA history committee updated and expanded this work in 2002 with a second edition. In 2024 we offered these writings in a digital edition.

1. The Prehistory of Springbrook Forest and Vicinity
   by Phillip J. Hill, Ph.D (2002)
2. 1679–1882Settlers Arrive and Patent Land along Northwest Branch
   by Florence Howard (2002) and David H. Schaefer (1970)
3. 1882–1884The Gilmore Mica Mine
   by David H. Schaefer (2002)
4. 1945–1955Back to the Land: The Early Years of Springbrook Forest
   by Ellis Clough (1970)
5. 1955–1969Coming of Age
   by Don Leslie (2002)
6. 1970–2002Adulthood
   by Don Gish (2002)
7. The Future
   by Kathy Basset (2002)

APPENDIX

1. Forward Letters from all Editions
2. Wildlife in Springbrook Forest
   by Wayne Travers (1996)
3. Geology and Hydrology in the Springbrook Forest Area
   by George DeBuchananne (1970)
4. The Rise of Group Camping by Springbrook Forest Families
   by Elma and Julian Hoskinson (1970)
5. Wheaton Regional Park
   by Don Leslie (1970)
6. Past Officers of the Springbrook Forest Citizens Association