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
Timbertop Lodge next to road, Indian Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSummer residents of Rheuben D. Robertson, Pres. Champion Fibre Co. House stood at Indian Gap; constructed ca 1924; burned in late 1950's See also III-B-17428 & 17429,Timbertop Lodge, III-B-17861
Construction, Deep Creek Truck TrailGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkConstruction,Deep Creek Truck Trail, II-Tt-11820, Physical Facilities - Truck Trails
Many cars parked along roadsideGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkAt Tremont Y.Tree Color Caravan, IV-U-Nat-3454, Miscellaneous - Use of Park - Naturalist Conducted Groups
Relocation of Forney-Bryson RoadGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkForney-Bryson Road; Relocation, II-R-Maint-5253, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
Water on road, Road maintenanceGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWater under road causes breakups.Road Maintenance; Section 1A, II-R-Maint-9503, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
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
Oshkosh blade plow, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkStorms often occur when large accumulations are recorded at high elevations and up to 6 inches fall on the lower slopes. Such was the case from February 18th to 20th. The drag plow, attached to a stake body dump truck, is effective up to a 6-inch accumulation of snow. It frees the larger blade plows for heavier work higher on the mountain. Here the drag is being operated in tandem with the old Oshkosh blade plow, which is on light duty, and is soon scheduled for replacement.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7891, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
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 of snow road, near Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThe steeper and more critical roadway sections of US-441 are benched into the mountainside. It has been found that accumulated snow must be moved completely across the roadway and pushed over the side... That explains the lack of a developed snow berm on the inward side. The outside berm would be even higher than the present 6 to 7 feet if much of the snow did not roll on down the mountainside when it is plowed over. The berm serves the incidental purpose of keeping stray vehicles out of danger.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7881, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Entrance to Bear Creek Road, During constructionGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkEntrance to Bear Creek Road... During construction.Bear Creek Truck Trail Bridge; Forney Creek. II-F-(2)-11019, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Horse Trail Bridges