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
Snow covered road, near Newfound gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkNear Newfound Gap on US-441 snow removal after storm of 2/20.Snow, I-A-MR-7867, Natural Features - Mountains - Views from Newfound Gap and Clingmans
Snow covered road, near Newfound gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkUS-441 below Chimneys (background) after snow removal.The Chimneys in snow, I-A-CHIM-7868, Natural Features - Mountains - Views of and from the Chimney Tops
Snow covered road, near Newfound gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkLooking toward NC; Newfound Gap with snow piled by plows to 12 feet high at side. Snow Removal; 1964, II-R-SR-7870, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Snow covered road, near Newfound gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkCar and information booth roof showing just above snow, Newfound Gap, during snow removal.Newfound Gap in snow, I-A-NFG-7874, Natural Features - Mountains - Views from Newfound Gap
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
View of snow road, near Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkInformation station at Newfound Gap, during the storm on February 19th. Maintenance crews kept the highway open and 100 percent passable throughout the storm. From the 18th through the 20th, 40 inches or more of snowfall was recorded.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7876, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Information station during the storm, at Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkInformation station at Newfound Gap, during the storm on February 19th. Maintenance crews kept the highway open and 100 percent passable throughout the storm. From the 18th through the 20th, 40 inches or more of snowfall was recorded.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7877, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
V-type snow plow workingGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRoss V-type plow, on 4-ton T 6x6 on 1A.Snow Plow - Ross V-type, II-E-9454, Physical Facilities - Equipment
V-type snow plows workingGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkRoss V-type plow, on 4-ton T 6x6 on 1A.Snow Plow - Ross V-type, II-E-9453, Physical Facilities - Equipment
Road maintenance, snow removalGreat Smoky Mountains National Park26 snow, head of river, 1B, North Carolina. H. Reese Smith in foreground on left. Road Maintenance, Snow removal - 1954 II-R-SR-13786, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
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-7880, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations
Snow covered road, near Newfound gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkUS-441 below Chimneys (background) after snow removal.The Chimneys in snow, I-A-CHIM-7869, Natural Features - Mountains - Views of and from the Chimney Tops
Plowers plowing the snow road, Newfound Gap, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkThese pictures illustrate one advantage of tandem plowing: The workhorse V-Plow, Big John, bulls back the rapidly accumulating snow berm, while a blade plow follows to remove the residue from the roadway to make it safer for normal traffic.Snow Removal; February 1964 Monthly Report, II-R-SR-7883, Physical Facilities - Roads - Snow Removal Operations