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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.

1. Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.

The log cabin is located across a "hard road and bridge" from Blaker's Mill, according to the caption on the back of the photograph. Today, the old cabin is used as a barn.

2. Keeney Pioneer Cabin, Muddy Creek, W. Va.

Birthplace of Kyle Gwinn. Dan Donahue General Store in the center of the photo. The the left is Mamie Goheen house. At the bridge is I-64 E through Greenbrier County.

3. Lawn, W. Va.

Two unidentified men are pictured under the cabin's awning.

4. Harnest Log Cabin, Muddy Creek Mountain, W. Va.

A large cloud of smoke can be seen in the distance.

5. Blast at Snowflake Quarry, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Looking at the church building located on Snowflake Quarry Road in Snowflake Village. The church is on Louis Longanacre's property. Built ca. 1900, the members who attended this church worked in the quarry.

6. Black Church from Snowflake Quarry, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Looking at the church where workers of the Snowflake Quarry attended. The church was built ca. 1900.

7. Black Church Building, Snowflake Village, W. Va.

Looking at the home from across the street.

8. Jack Lawrence House Below Greenbrier School, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

The C. & O. Railway Company test-runs its experimental engine, part of its "500 series".

9. Experimental Steam/Electric Locomotive on First Trial Run, Alderson, W. Va.

View looking over the river at the lumber mill.

10. Former Meadow River Lumber Co. Mill, Rainelle, W. Va.

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.

11. Aerial View Overlooking Meadow River Lumber Company Facility and Grounds, Rainelle, W. Va.