Jay Sherwood’s Return to the Frontier: The Photographs and Journeys of Frank Swannell, 1920–1928 documents government surveying and mapping expeditions through northern British Columbia along the route of the Dominion Telegraph Line. Drawing upon surveyor Frank Swannell’s journals and photography, Sherwood maps the trail running from Hazelton through the Stikine wilderness toward the Yukon boundary. The chronicle details the operation of remote telegraph maintenance stations—including Fourth Cabin and Fifth Cabin—and packhorse supply outposts such as Days Ranch, Callison Ranch, Rupert, and Hiusta Meadow. The narrative highlights encounters with Tahltan families, lineman crews, and packers who maintained communication across this demanding subarctic terrain.

British Columbia Stikine Region, Callison Ranch (B.C.), Days Ranch (B.C.), Dominion Telegraph Line (B.C.), Fifth Cabin (B.C.), Fourth Cabin (B.C.), Frontier and pioneer life British Columbia Stikine, History, Hiusta Meadow (B.C.), Rupert (B.C.), Sheslay (B.C.), Stikine Region (B.C.) History, Surveyors British Columbia Biography, Tahltan (B.C.)

Includes bibliographical references and index. Features Swannell's panoramic field photography.

Includes bibliographical references and index. Features Swannell's panoramic field photography.