There were no roads or automobiles in the area.
It's clear through the passage that there are no paved roads or cars to get the miners from place to place. They had to carry all of their gear and supplies through dangerous trails by foot, only being able to travel a certain amount each day.
The main idea of this poem is that the world is going to end, it could be because of ice or fire.
The purpose of this poem, is to make you think. I personal think that this poem was make to make you think how the world would end.
Sorry if I get any of them wrong,
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