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| Title | Alligator Rock |
| Title Note | Hugh Morton |
| Date | 1940s |
| Description | Most likely view of cars driving near the Alligator Back overlook, near Doughton Park, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters and taken by Hugh Morton. |
| Commentary | The Bluffs is currently known as Doughton Park. Alligator Back overlook currently has a map of the Doughton Park Trail System where the trails vary in lengths and difficulties. Originally known as the Bluffs, Doughton Park was named after Congressman Robert L. Doughton, a long-time advocate and supporter of the parkway. |
| Location |
Location Name: Alligator Back Parkway Milepost: 242.0
Latitude: 36.4184627
Longitude: -81.1853662 |
| Creator Individual | Hugh Morton |
| Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Alligator Back (N.C.) Automobile parking Automobiles Doughton Park (N.C.) Photographs Scenery |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
