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Frequent passes or gaps in the mountains, through which wagon roads had been constructed, afforded easy access from east and west; and pikes were excellent, though unmetaled roads became heavy after rains.
From Destruction and Reconstruction: Personal Experiences of the Late War by Richard Taylor
Nothing but rain, pouring rain, for the next few days, washing the walls of snow down the unmetaled streets, a very slough of despond to all beasts of burden.
From Bluebell A Novel by Mrs. George Croft Huddleston
