1940 Workers Cooling Cable Tool Well in Pie Town New Mexico

Workers in Pie Town, New Mexico, drill a water well using a cable tool system in June 1940. They employ a rope and pulley setup, pouring water to keep the equipment cool during the drilling process. This image is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, which documents significant labor practices and everyday life during that era.

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