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Title Spillage (smaller rock above) from excavation for north abutment of viaduct
Title Note Partially covered above by earth (45° angle view)
Date March 8, 1938
Description Photograph shows spillage resulting from excavation work done while constructing the north abutment of a viaduct, located near milepost 347.2 in section 2M of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photograph taken by F.M.W. on March 8, 1938.
Location Location Name: Milepost 247
Parkway Milepost: 247.0
Latitude: 36.395389
Longitude: -81.227466
Creator Individual F.M.W.
Tags Abutments
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Bridge construction
Construction
Excavation
Photographs
Viaducts
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway