Snow removal using jeep in Cherokee Orchard road, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the miscellaneous areas around the shops, at Twin Creeks and Cherokee Orchard, at the Visitor Centers, and at headquarters, the jeep is invaluable because of its mobility and flexibility. Here, the snow that fell during the February 18-20 storm is being cleaned from the Cherokee Orchard road. The jeep can efficiently handle snow up to about 12 inches.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7894, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Plowers plowing the snow road, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNaturally, the individual pieces of equipment have various limitations, and their specific uses match together to produce a unified snow removal operation over the entire range of elevation from Newfound Gap to Oconaluftee and Sugarlands. Here the V-plow pushes the berm back in an effort to widen the cleared roadway. This plow is the bruiser, the heavy-duty unit. It is large enough to handle the heaviest snow accumulation we have been faced with.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7884, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Clingmans Dome TrailGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTypical condition along lower end of Clingmans Dome Trail.Clingmans Dome Trail, II-Tf-5238, Physical Facilities - Trails - Foottrails, Fire Lanes, Manways
Elkmont AmphitheaterGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkConstruction of the combined audiovisual and projection screen shelter nearing completion. The structure is located at the focus of the natural amphitheater, and is nestled against a combined growth of pine and poplar. The masonry of the campfire circle and structure base adds a desired contrast to the overall effect.Elkmont Amphitheater, II-A-Amph-(Elk)-6513, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Elkmont campground amphitheater
Chandler Jenkins House, Indian Camp Creek, Tennessee, 1948Great Smoky Mountains National Park1948 rehabilitation program.Chandler Jenkins House; Building No. 145; Indian Camp Creek, I-B-(5)-6044, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Historic buildings being preserved
Rear view of John Ownby cabin, before start of replacement work, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 1963Great Smoky Mountains National ParkRear view of log cabin, before start of replacement of roof rafters, sheeting, and wood shake shingles. Work Order No. B-58 rehabilitation of historical structures Completion report photo. John Ownby House; Sugarlands Nature Trail; Building No. 604, II-B-(5)-6825, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Historic buildings being preserved
Front view of screen, after construction, Deep Creek Campground, North CarolinaGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFront view of screen. Work order No. B-47-GSM. Completion report photo.Deep Creek Campground; Campfire Circle, II-A-Amph-7183, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Amphitheaters and campfire circles, campground shelters
Information and regulations bulletin board, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWork order No. R-13 GRSM. Completion report photo. Information and regulations bulletin board type sign at junction of loop road in downstream section of picnic ground. Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, II-C-MB-7222, Physical Facilities - Campgrounds and Picnic Areas - Metcalf Bottoms
Front view after completion of work, John Ownby House, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 1963Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFront view of cabin after completion of work. Front porch completely rebuilt. Work Order No. B-58 rehabilitation of historical structures Completion report photo.John Ownby House; Sugarlands Nature Trail; Building No. 604; Rehabilitation, II-B-(5)-6828, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Historic buildings being preserved
View of detail of fastening redwood plank to concrete posts, seating at amphitheater, Cosby campground, Cosby, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkConstruct campfire circle, Cosby campground, Work Order No. B-54 GRSM. Detail of fastening redwood plank to concrete posts. The nailing block is fastened to concrete post with embedded bolts. The planks are fastened to nailing block with lug bolts from underneath. Completion report photo. Cosby Campground; Campfire Circle; Shelter - Building No. 425, II-A-Amph-7498, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Amphitheaters and campfire circles, campground shelters
Plowers plowing the snow road, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNaturally, the individual pieces of equipment have various limitations, and their specific uses match together to produce a unified snow removal operation over the entire range of elevation from Newfound Gap to Oconaluftee and Sugarlands. Here the V-plow pushes the berm back in an effort to widen the cleared roadway. This plow is the bruiser, the heavy-duty unit. It is large enough to handle the heaviest snow accumulation we have been faced with.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7885, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Detail of Bill Proffitt apple house, Cosby, Tennessee, 1948Great Smoky Mountains National Park1948 rehabilitation work.Bill Proffitt Apple House; Building No. 146; Cosby, I-B-(5)-6043, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Historic buildings being preserved