Dale Creek Gorge | End of Track

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Keywords
End of Track Transcontinental railroad railroad Dale Creek Dale Creek Gorge Gorge Union Pacific Wyoming Wyoming PBS WyomingPBS Dale Creek Crossing Wyoming history Industrial Age Westward Expansion End of Track engineering design construction engineering bridge construction
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English-Language Arts STEAM
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Dale Creek Gorge | End of Track

Dale Creek Gorge was a new obstacle for the railroad. The graters had to cut through granite in order build a bridge to cross the canyon. The bridge was considered an engineering marvel, but caused safety concerns for those crossing it.

 

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