Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.
Aerial View Overlooking Meadow River Lumber Company Facility and Grounds, Rainelle, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
View of the vast lumber yard, grounds, and company buildings.The photographer, Tom Ocheltree (1926-1990) was a railroad employee with a side business of commercial photography. This image, and two other aerials, appeared as 5x7 enlargements for the East Rainelle bus depot.
