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Description
Observing along the Norton Branch of the Southern Railroad. Wilbur Porterobserving, Vincent Benfell recording and Ben Hickok holding umbrella andgun-toting. Crew would ride the Lonesome Pine Special from Bristol to Nortonto get to working area. (Image credit: Mr. Benton Hickok)
Photographer
Mr. Benton Hickok
Display Date
1931 January
Location
Virginia, Bristol
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey