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Title | Big Cut at Devil's Garden |
Date | June 14, 1938 |
Description | Photograph shows road in large rock cut at Devil's Garden in section 2B of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Edward H. Abbuehl on June 14, 1938. |
Commentary | Areas of the parkways such as this presented a challenge for the parkway designers. Through the use of explosives and heavy machinery, workers were able to create this 60 foot cut at Devil's Garden. |
Location |
Location Name: Devil's Garden Parkway Milepost: 217.0
Latitude: 36.434153
Longitude: -81.104333 |
Creator Individual | Edward H. Abbuehl |
Creator Organization | National Park Service—Blue Ridge Parkway |
Tags |
Devil's Garden (N.C.)
Photographs Roads Rock cuts Rocks View of road |
Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |