To get an idea of how Mount Rushmore was crafted, take a look at the artist, Gutzon Borglum in the image below. He has been lowered over the edge to survey the work. This is a photo I took of the large photo in the Mount Rushmore visitor gallery. But, if you don't like heights, this will still get to you. This is the same harness that the carvers used while lifting heavy drilling equipment.
Taken today, park rangers survey the monument and look for cracks, wear, etc that need to be fixed. The harnesses are much better today. But, I am still not sure I would want that job.
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