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Title | Dam for Water Reservoir |
Date | October 26, 1939 |
Description | Dam for water reservoir located in Bluff Park, near milepost 238.96 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters and taken by Edward H. Abbeuhl, October 26, 1939. |
Commentary | Originally known as the Bluffs, Doughton Park was named after Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the parkway. In order to prevent pooling of water on the Blue Ridge Parkway, designers often needed to dams. |
Location |
Location Name: Bluffs Parkway Milepost: 239.0
Latitude: 36.40596
Longitude: -81.17425 |
Creator Individual | Edward H. Abbuehl |
Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Bluff Park (N.C.) Bluffs Lodge (N.C.) Bodies of water Construction Dams Doughton Park (N.C.) Photographs The Bluffs (N.C.) |
Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |