Blasting on Highway

Caption says, "A-271 Blasting on highway cut, Station 66+50. 1,700 pounds of 60% gelatin powder were used in 107 holes of an average depth of 16 feet. Firing order: holes grouped in 21, 36, and 50. Picture taken from rock point northwest of Station 66+50."
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Blasted Rock at Railroad Cut

Caption says, "A-274 Looking south showing rock piled in railroad cut in foreground by the blast placed in highway cut above."
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Effects of Blasting

Caption says, "A-272 Telephoto picture from rock point northwest of Station 66+50, showing effects of blast."
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Large Boulders After Blast

Caption says, "A-273 Close-up of shattered rock in highway cut after the blast."
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History