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- 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.
- IDNO:
- 053542
- Title:
- Allegheny Front and New Creek Mountains, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Photograph taken 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va. on US Route 50. Elevation 2725 feet.
- IDNO:
- 053660
- Title:
- View from Allegheny Front Mountain, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The sign reads, "Nancy Hanks, mother of Lincoln, was born beyond the Saddle."
- IDNO:
- 053661
- Title:
- The Devil's Saddle, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- Text on the front reads, "Nancy Hanks, mother of Lincoln, was born beyond the Saddle. The Devil's Saddle from Allegheny Front Mountain, 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va. U.S. 50. Elevation 2725 feet."
- IDNO:
- 053756
- Title:
- Allegheny Mountains, Near New Creek, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The caption reads, "A view looking east from the front Mt. of the Alleghenies. U. S. 50. 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va."
- IDNO:
- 053757
- Title:
- Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle, Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The caption reads, "Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle. From the front mt. of the Alleghenies. Elv. 2725 ft. This mt. is 5 miles long. Ascend 1600 ft. This is New Creek Mt."
- IDNO:
- 053758
- Title:
- Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated