Photos: Building the road to Kitt Peak in 1960
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It took $2.45 million, 80 men and 18 Caterpillar tractors working with 28 engineers and others from the U.S. Bureau of Roads to build the 35-mile road to the top of Kitt Peak National Observatory in 1960. It was a treacherous job. "Make one wrong turn and you're in trouble," said a dozer operator.
Building the road to Kitt Peak National Observatory
UpdatedBuilding the road to Kitt Peak National Observatory
UpdatedBuilding the road to Kitt Peak National Observatory
UpdatedBuilding the road to Kitt Peak National Observatory
UpdatedBuilding the road to Kitt Peak National Observatory
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