A STUDY ON THE LOCATION DYNAMICS OF THE SAWMILLS IN THE MID-MOUNTAINOUS AREA SINCE THE MODERN ERA

A case study on Tsukechi, located in the upper reaches of the Tsukechi River, a tributary of the Kiso River.

Abstract

This study aims to clarify the dynamics of sawmill location in the mid-mountainous area in relation to infrastructure and factory power, using Tsukechi as a case study. As a result of the analysis, in the past, proximity to water for turning water mills was important for the location of sawmills, but with the spread of electricity and trucks, proximity to the old highway and the surrounding environment became more important for location. Distribution of locations was established, with factories clustered along the highway and scattered at the foot of the mountains.