View of 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 condition of comfort station. The big V-snowplow could not clear off the sections f frozen snow, in drifts up to several feet deep. Frozen-over snow drifts and dangerous ice on steep rock cuts stopped the V-plow at this area.Clingmans Dome Road, II-R-Maint-7784, Physical Facilities - Roads - Maintenance of Roads
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
Newfound Gap in Winter, Park Ranger car ,Newfound Gap, North CarolinaGreat Smoky Mountains National Park1/4 mile south of Newfound Gap on North Carolina side of mountain. Newfound Gap slightly to right of center.Mountain Road in Winter, I-A-MR-7849, Natural Features - Mountains - Views from Newfound Gap and Clingmans
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
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
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
Parking area in the foreground, trees and benches in the background, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds, Gatlinburg, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkWork order No. R-13 GRSM. Completion report photo. Concrete curb sections at edge of parking area near the entrance to the eastern section of picnic area. Curbs at right were placed by contract work. The large boulders in background were placed to prevent vehicle passage to picnic sites on the right.Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Grounds; Road and parking area, II-C-MB-7219, Physical Facilities - Campgrounds and Picnic Areas - Metcalf Bottoms
Park headquarters sign covered in snowGreat Smoky Mountains National ParkSign-Park Headquarters, II-A-Sign-3409, Physical Facilities - Minor Structures - Signs