American Symbols & Landmarks1927-1941

450,000 tons of rock came off Rushmore

Tons of rock removed

Approximately 450,000 tons of rock were removed to carve Mount Rushmore.

Much of it is still lying below the faces, in the talus slope.

Source

Talus terraceNational Park Service

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