Flood water in picnic area, Little River in far background, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWork order No. R-13 GRSM. Completion report photo. Flood water in western section of picnic area. Little River in far background. The partially clogged road culvert in left foreground caused the flood water to flow down a natural channel. The next photo shows damage to parking area just below this point.Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds; Road and parking area, II-C-MB-7212, Physical Facilities - Campgrounds and Picnic Areas - Metcalf Bottoms
View of maintenance man doing hard work after road portion was cleared, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Roadway portion cleared. Maintenance man doing hand work."",Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7975, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
Trail sign at the start of the loop, Cosby nature trail, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTrail sign at the start of the loop. Self-guided nature trail with signs and markers, Cosby nature trail, Work Order No. R-15 GRSM. Completion report photo.Cosby Nature Trail, II-Tn-7936, Physical Facilities - Trails - Nature trails, Spruce Fir, Big Locust, Buckeye, Cades Cove Vista, Pine Oak, Junglebrook, Sugarlands, Cosby; Elkmont (Mids Branch)
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 ParkAfter the storm comes the cleanup... At Newfound Gap, parking areas must be opened and roadways widened, because invariably, after a bout with Nature, the sun shines, and hordes of people drive to the top to view the winter spectacle. Grader in use.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7895, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
View of bride under construction in snow, right bank abutment not installed, Forge Creek, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkReconstruct 2 bridges, Parsons Branch and Anthony Creek Cades Cove, Work Order No. R-23 GRSM. Forge Creek bridge. Bridge decking installed, and portion of wheel guards in place. Backfill at bridge abutments not finished. Completion report photo.Forge Creek Bridge, II-F-(3)-TS-7481, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Truck Trail Bridges- Trail Shelters
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-7893, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
View of roadway almost cleared, front end loader pushing over large rocks, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Roadway almost cleared. Front end loader pushing over large rocks.Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7976, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
View of workers removing debris of landslide on northbound lane of Gatlinburg Spur, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Workers laying leading line" for blasting large rocks?",Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7969, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
View earth mover removing debris of landslide on northbound lane of Gatlinburg Spur, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Front end loader pushing over the slide material. Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7966, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
View of amphitheater from backside, new seats added to the right, bare trees in the background, Cosby campground, Cosby, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkConstruct campfire circle, Cosby campground, Work Order No. B-54 GRSM. Sides of shelter after construction. Wood seats of oak replaced with redwood, and backfill added under new seats. A sidewalk of crushed stone, held in place by a plank guard will complete the project. Completion report photo.Cosby Campground; Campfire Circle; Shelter - Building No. 425, II-A-Amph-7495, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Amphitheaters and campfire circles, campground shelters
View of workers removing debris of landslide on northbound lane of Gatlinburg Spur, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkIn the early morning of April 7, 1964, a large slide came down on the northbound lane of the Gatlinburg spur, about 200 feet north of the tunnel. It completely blocked the road. Traffic was diverted to the southbound lane while the slide was being removed. Removal of the slide was completed a week later. Crews laying leading line" for blasting large rocks?",Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7968, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
View of a stream and footbridge crossing along the Cosby Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkMajor stream crossing along the Cosby Nature Trail. Of note is the overall length of the footbridge. Self-guided nature trail with signs and markers. Cosby nature trail, Word order No. R-15 GRSM.Cosby Nature Trail, II-Tn-7925, Physical Facilities - Trails - Nature trails, Spruce Fir, Big Locust, Buckeye, Cades Cove Vista, Pine Oak, Junglebrook, Sugarlands, Cosby; Elkmont (Mids Branch)