An out of service railroad crossing on US 72 in rural Mississippi. Photo taken on 12-31-25.
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The image is a black and white photograph of an open road with rural scenery on both sides. The road appears to be asphalt, marked by parallel lines that suggest lanes or traffic paths. On the left side near the foreground, there's a makeshift campsite with what looks like tents or tarps set up beside trees. Another tent structure is visible further down the same side of the highway. On the right-hand side, several vintage cars are parked at varying distances from the camera perspective, indicating either travelers who have stopped for rest or possibly a gathering spot on this stretch of road. The landscape features sparse vegetation and appears dry with no signs of modern infrastructure besides the roadway itself. The sky is clear without clouds visible in the upper portion of the photo, suggesting fair weather conditions at the time the photograph was taken. There are also some trees scattered throughout the scene, but they don't form a continuous line or forested area along either side of the road. Overall, this setting gives an impression of rural America with travelers taking temporary respite alongside U.S. Highway 63 in Cache County, Oklahoma as suggested by the provided context from Family camped on U.S. Highway 63.
Family camped on U.S. Highway 63. Cache County, Oklahoma
#USHighway #CacheCounty #Oklahoma #America #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770052/
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The image depicts a rustic and makeshift shelter in an outdoor setting with dense vegetation. The structure appears to be made from various materials, including what looks like corrugated metal sheets for the roof and possibly some wooden planks or boards as walls. It has multiple openings without visible doors, suggesting that it is either under construction, abandoned, or meant to serve a temporary purpose. The surrounding area shows an open field with sparse grass, weeds, and patches of bare earth indicating little maintenance. A few objects are scattered around the site: what appears to be pots on one side, possibly for cooking, and some items near the shelter that could be tools or other camping equipment. In the background stands a large tree providing partial shade over part of the scene, while another sizable group of trees suggests this might be located in a rural area. The overall atmosphere evokes themes of hardship, survival, or perhaps homelessness, given the rudimentary nature and isolation of the shelter. This black-and-white photograph captures a moment that appears to tell a story of resilience amidst adversity, possibly during a time period when such living conditions were more common due to displacement or economic challenges.
Family camped on U.S. Highway 63. Cache County, Oklahoma
#USHighway #CacheCounty #Oklahoma #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017770051/
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A photo of a bridge over a road. On the side of the bridge are a total of 9 signs, four of which are green arrows paired-up with street name signs or very faded US Route 78 shields. The two street name signs on the left direct drivers towards Park Avenue while the two US Route 78 shields on the right direct drivers to stay on US Route 78. In the middle is a sign telling drivers that the bridge is only 13 feet and 10 inches above the surface of the roadway.
A close-up of the side of the bridge showing the two very faded & vintage US Route 78 shields, which have faded to the point where the lines and lettering of the shields were is just slightly lighter than the surrounding shield. These ones are rather vintage, dating back to the classic design which featured the state name in the "crown" of the shield above the numbers, which, on these, say "TENN-US" for Tennessee and the United States due to being within the state of Tennessee.
A close-up of one of the vintage and very faded US Route 78 shields on the side of the bridge, which has faded to the point where the lines and lettering of the shield was is just slightly lighter than the surrounding shield. This one is rather vintage, dating back to the classic design which featured the state name in the "crown" of the shield above the numbers, which, on this one, says "TENN-US" for Tennessee and the United States due to being within the state of Tennessee.
A close-up of one of the vintage and very faded US Route 78 shields on the side of the bridge, which has faded to the point where the lines and lettering of the shield was is just slightly lighter than the surrounding shield. This one is rather vintage, dating back to the classic design which featured the state name in the "crown" of the shield above the numbers, which, on this one, says "TENN-US" for Tennessee and the United States due to being within the state of Tennessee.
I'm happy to report that, as of yesterday afternoon, this pair of vintage (and extremely worn-out) US 78 shields in Memphis, TN, still stand!
#road #highway #roads #US78 #USRoute #USHighway #photography #tennessee #roadgeekery
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A photo showing two highway shields mounted underneath a junction banner, abbreviated as "JCT", on a metal pole next to a road. The one on top is a shield for US Route 31A, the one on the bottom is a shield for US Route 41A.
A photo showing two highway shields mounted underneath a south cardinal banner, on a metal pole next to a road. The one on top is a shield for US Route 31A, the one on the bottom is a shield for US Route 41A.
NGL, I do love how US 31A and US 41A are concurrent between Nashville and Kirkland, TN.
#photography #ushighway #usroute #US31A #US41A #US31 #US41 #highways #roads #signs #routeshields
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