View of snow road, near Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThe storm wasn't all bad, however. The quiet beauty of a burdened fir won't defray expenses, but it can instill warm contentment on a cold day.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7879, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
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
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
Administration Building, Building No. 231, full view of rear, winter with snow on groundGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkFull view of rear. Winter. Administration Building, Building No. 231, II-B-(1)-1465, Physical Facilities - Buildings - Administrative buildings (ranger stations and outbuildings, warden stations, fire towers, checking stations, Geological Survey gauging stations, possession cabin.
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
Partial removal of snow from road with snow banks on both sides, Newfound Gap, North Carolina, 1960Great Smoky Mountains National ParkNewfound Gap parking area. Southbound parking lane after opening with snowplows. Further snow removal continued to dump snow over downhill wall on left to provide needed parking space. Snow removal report picture.Snow Removal; 1960, II-R-SR-3809, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Removing snow using bull dozer, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkOnly a big job would justify moving these loaders 15 miles each way...Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7897, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Snow clings to branches of treesGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSnow clings to branches of trees.Winter Scene, II-A-MR-4732, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures
Park headquarters sign covered in snowGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSign-Park Headquarters, II-A-Sign-3409, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Signs
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
Plowers plowing the snow road, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThe blade plow is used as a supplementary unit at high elevations. It clears the snow from the roadway and puts it in position near the berm for Big John to push on over. In this picture, taken at Newfound Gap, the blade plow is reclearing a one-way roadway section of 4 to 6 inches accumulation. The plows are kept in continual operation during a major storm to keep abreast with the accumulating snow. Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7886, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations