Norfork Dam Construction

First dynamite explosion initiating the construction of Norfork Dam across the North Fork River in Baxter County; 1941.

clouds of smoke or dust in field

Photo by Libby Baker, courtesy of Lawrence Page

Media

Time Period

World War II through the Faubus Era (1941 - 1967)

Category

Environment / Environmental Issues and Controversies / Land and Resources

Type

Event

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