Tie Cutter Hewing Pine Log in Pie Town New Mexico 1940

In Pie Town, New Mexico, a tie cutter removes a slab from a pine log in June 1940. This process of hewing ties was critical for railroad construction, providing the necessary wooden supports for tracks. The image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documented various aspects of American life during the Great Depression.

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