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The Canyon is over 1,000 feet deep.  'Emmett Carmichael, Agent, Wellsburg, W.Va.'

1. Blackwater Canyon Near Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

2. Blackwater Canyon Near Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

'West Virginia is often called the mother of rivers.  Here, through the green forests of the Blackwater Canyon, near Davis, runs the clear waters of the upper Monongahela River on its downstream course.'  This print may be reproduced only with the credit line: U. S. Forest Service.

3. View of Blackwater Canyon, Tucker County, W. Va.

4. View of Black Water Canyon, W. Va.

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.

5. View of Blackwater Canyon near Davis, W. Va.

The overhead, or cableway skidder, used several different cables raised at both ends, from the skidder to trees above the loading area, and allowed loggers to raise log loads above ground obstructions in order to move them. The skidder in this image is shown moving several logs.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 County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

6. Overhead Skidder in Blackwater Canyon, W. Va.