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
Road after plowing, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWhen the storm abates and the plows finish clearing the roadway, the surface must be made safe for all traffic. Sanding appears simple, but a high degree of judgment is necessary to determine the proper mix to apply to the road. When the surface is soft, gravel (1/2-inch maximum size) is most effective. On ice, gravel is useless, but sand provides traction. When the road cover is melting, gravel must be used because sand washes away. Calcium and sodium chloride are mixed in varying degrees with the aggregate. In cold weather, the percentage of calcium chloride is increased, and in warmer weather, calcium choloride is not needed. Obviously, sanding isn't as simple as it looks... Sanded road.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7899, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Fighting Creek Gap Road, ConstructionGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkShoulder seeded.Fighting Creek Gap Road; Construction; 3A3, II-R-11486, Physical Facilities - Roads
Successful seeding, Big Cove roadGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkOld section of Big Cove road abutting a wooded area with results of successful seeding beginning to show. Construct road and bridge, Big Cove road, Work Order No. R-17 GSM. Completion report photo.Big Cove Road, II-R-6510 (Gen), Physical Facilities - Roads
Trestle on road change, Jakes CreekGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTrestle on Road Change; Jakes Creek, II-S-13243, Physical Facilities - Roads - Structures on roads (tunnels, trail underpass, box culverts, trestles)
Bear jam on Newfound Gap RoadGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkBear Jam on Newfound Gap Road.Bear Jam, I-E-Bear-4915, Natural Features - Fauna - Bears
Flood damage to Highway 73Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTN Highway 73, 3BN, Big London, after flood.1965 Flood, IV-D-65 Flood-14215, Miscellaneous - Disasters (Fires; floods; accidents; plane crashes; landslides; snow storm damage) - Flood of 1965
NC-284Great Smoky Mountains National ParkBanks. NC-284, Mt. Sterling Road, II-R-Maint-5248, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
Road maintenanceGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSpecial maintenance on base repairs and patching 6,000 sq. yds. of dry surface.Road Maintenance; Section 2A1, II-R-Maint-9505, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
NC-284Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWork on the curves near Mt. Sterling and at Mt. Sterling.NC-284, Mt. Sterling Road, II-R-Maint-5246, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
Plowers plowing the snow road, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThis illustrates another advantage of tandem plowing: Here, the snow is being completely moved across the roadway in two stages.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7888, 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. Crews laying leading" line for blasting?",Slide on Northbound Lane of Gatlinburg Spur; Foothills Parkway, II-R-FHP-7967, Physical Facilities - Roads - Foothills Parkway, Gatlinburg Bypass', Gatlinburg Spur
Bear jam, Chimneys Campground, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkTraffic jam where bear has come out on US 441 below Chimneys campground. Bear Jam, I-E-Bear-9752, Natural Features - Fauna - Bears
Slide, near Sinks, Little river, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSlide; on Little River below Sinks; Section 3A2, II-R-Maint-9502, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
View of jeep moving in a snow filled road between Indian Gap and Forney Ridge, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkAttempt to open up the Clingmans Dome Road from Indian Gap to Forney Ridge...Wanted to check conditions of comfort station. The big V-snowplow could not clear off the sections of frozen snow in drifts up to several feet deep,Clingmans Dome Road, II-R-Maint-7780, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
Laurel Creek Truck TrailGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFrom new bridge to old road to be obliterated,Laurel Creek Truck Trail, II-Tt-11854, Physical Facilities - Truck Trails
Sanding operations in progress after snow removal, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWhen the storm abates and the plows finish clearing the roadway, the surface must be made safe for all traffic. Sanding appears simple, but a high degree of judgment is necessary to determine the proper mix to apply to the road. When the surface is soft, gravel (1/2-inch maximum size) is most effective. On ice, gravel is useless, but sand provides traction. When the road cover is melting, gravel must be used because sand washes away. Calcium and sodium chloride are mixed in varying degrees with the aggregate. In cold weather, the percentage of calcium chloride is increased, and in warmer weather, calcium choloride is not needed. Obviously, sanding isn't as simple as it looks... Sand truck.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7898, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
View of snow road, near Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNewfound Gap, looking south. The snow berm in the foreground is well above the height of a man.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7878, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Road to NP-9, Forney Creek Truck TrailGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRoad to NP-9, 0.3 miles above mouth of Forney Creek.Forney Creek Truck Trail, II-Tt-11832, Physical Facilities - Truck Trails
Fighting Creek Gap Road, ConstructionGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkEquipment.Fighting Creek Gap Road; Construction; 3A3, II-R-11490, Physical Facilities - Roads
Site development, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkMaterial used as fill for eroded portions of Metcalf Bottoms. Site Development, Metcalf Bottoms, Work Order No. B-42 GSM.Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, II-C-MB-6493, Physical Facilities - Campgrounds and Picnic Areas - Metcalf Bottoms
Entrance to Bear Creek Road, During constructionGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkDuring construction...Bear Creek Truck Trail Bridge; Forney Creek, II-F-(2)-11020, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Horse Trail Bridges
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
Road construction, Big Cove RoadGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkOld section of road, as it passes into wooded area. Here again the boulders prevent vehicular traffic. Construct road and bridge, Big Cove road, Work Order No. R-17 GSM.Big Cove Road, II-R-6512, Physical Facilities - Roads
Entrance to Bear Creek RoadGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkEntrance to Bear Creek Road. (before),Bear Creek Truck Trail Bridge; Forney Creek, II-F-(2)-11018, Physical Facilities - Footlogs and Bridges - Horse Trail Bridges
Burned over area on state line, Appalachian TrailGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFrom Appalachian Trail.Burned Over Area on State Line Near Head of Richland Mountain, I-A-GEN-13339, Natural Features - Mountains - General Views