Oshkosh blade plow, Newfound Gap, Tennessee

TitleOshkosh blade plow, Newfound Gap, Tennessee

CreatorFitzpatrick, Larry J.

CollectionsNegatives of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Descriptive InformationStorms 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

LocationsNewfound Gap, Swain County, North Carolina, United States(35.61121,-83.42488)

TopicsRoads
Snow removal
Snow removal--Equipment and supplies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biosphere Reserve (N.C. and Tenn.)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biosphere Reserve (N.C. and Tenn.)
Snow
Snow removal

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