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This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

1. Looking Down Route 219 on Backbone Mountain, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 050670
Title:: Looking Down Route 219 on Backbone Mountain, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910-1930
Description:: This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

The altitude at this point is 3,552 feet.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

2. View from the Top of Backbone Mountain, W. Va.

IDNO:: 050781
Title:: View from the Top of Backbone Mountain, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1890-1915
Description:: The altitude at this point is 3,552 feet.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.