In certain ways, Red River Lumber Company’s logging Camp 57, was in one sense one of the best known, and least known. Why the paradox? It was located adjacent to Chester, though many in the region were not familiar with its initial designation. It was established in 1922 and was one of the longest operating logging camps of Red River. Many logging camps of the era had a life span of one or two years. In addition, Camp 57 remained opened in the winter, even though logging had been suspended. During the 1920s, Westwood had a constant housing shortage, so the camp provided for additional housing in the winter months.