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  • Collection: Blizzard of 1949 - Casper Army Air Base Operations Photographs

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_68.jpg
Photograph of a convoy, one of hundreds, led by an Army bulldozer struggling down the drift-choked Brooks Road to bring food an fuel for both men and animals on ranches marooned by the blizzard. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_01.jpg
Photograph of two individuals in snow suits operating a large tread-wheel snowplow. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_02.jpg
Photograph of an "Army Weasel" driving in the snow on Casper Mountain. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of snow. Large…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_03.jpg
Photograph of a snowy mountain road through the trees, with deep tracks. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of snow. Large…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_04.jpg
Photograph of a snow covered hill, possibly on Casper Mountain. An individual is seen driving a square belted vehicle meant to move snow . In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_05.jpg
Photograph of a snow covered cabin in a mountain clearing. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of snow. Large numbers of…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_06.jpg
Photograph of an "Army Weasel" snow vehicle on Casper Mountain with three men posing behind it in mid-thigh deep snow. Behind them is a sign reading "Crimson Dawn," with an arrow pointing to the camera's right. In January 1949, one of the worst…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_07.jpg
Photograph of an "Army Weasel" driving in snow. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of snow. Large numbers of wild and…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_08.jpg
Photograph of a truck driving toward camera on a snowy road, approaching a rail road crossing. Casper Mountain possibly in background. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between…

NCA 01.v.1998.01_Blizzard1949_09.jpg
Photograph of a road with snow blowing over it, a rail road crossing is ahead. In January 1949, one of the worst recorded blizzards in southeastern Wyoming buried many areas in and between Casper, Douglas, Laramie, and Cheyenne in 10-12 feet of snow.…
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