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Title Hand-laid rock embankment construction
Date August 14, 1936
Description Photograph shows workers and construction materials at the site for a hand-laid rock embankment near mile post 262.8 in section 2E of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by L. M. H. on August 14, 1936.
Location Location Name: Milepost 262
Parkway Milepost: 262.0
Latitude: 36.304709
Longitude: -81.365649
Creator Individual L.M.H.
Tags Construction
Embankments
Photographs
Rock embankments
Rocks
Workers
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway