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1. Civilian Conservation Corps Member John Cortez at Cooper's Rock

Three men stand below a foot bridge spanning a ravine at Coopers Rock State Forest, W. Va.

2. Foot Bridge, Cooper Rocks, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of a graffiti-ed rock wall at Coopers Rock.

3. Coopers Rock, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

4. Campsite at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

5. Constructing a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Men are working on the step project near the entrance to Coopers Rock.'

6. Mixing Cement for the Steps of a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'See the spectacular Cheat River Canyon from the overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest, near Morgantown.

7. Couple Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Photo by Conservation Commission of West Virginia.

8. Young Couple Enjoying the View from the Overlook at Cooper's Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.

9. Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

"Cheat River Gorge as seen from Cooper's Rocks near Morgantown, W. Va. 2,000 feet above sea level."

10. Cooper's Rock Overlook

The wall at the edge of the Coopers Rock Overlook was constructed in the 1930s by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC.

11. Cooper Rocks State Forest Near Morgantown, W. Va.

Reverse reads: "View of Cooper's Rock. Cooper's Rock, State Forest, near Morgantown, West Virginia."

12. Cooper's Rock Overlook

Reverse reads: "Coopers Rock State Forest abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration. The picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice."

13. Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance

View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

14. View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

15. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

16. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

17. Friends Take in the View at Coopers Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.

18. Foot Bridge at Top of Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

19. Cooper's Rock, Foot Bridge, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

Couples pose for a photograph on a ledge. Possibly at Coopers Rock.

20. Turn of the Century Hikers at Cooper's Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.

21. Visiting Cooper's Rock near Morgantown, W. Va.

Location is probably at the main overlook of Coopers Rock State Forest.  Many names, initials, and phrases are written on the rock including "Camp Smooch".

22. Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.

23. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

24. Two Women and Man on Rock at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

25. Coopers Rock Springs, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

26. Trout Pond Warming Shed and Dock Under Construction at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.

27. Winter View of a Picnic Area in the Woods at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

28. Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

29. Road Closed Fire Danger at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va

Sign reads Cheat Canyon.  Approximate Depth 12,000 Feet.

30. Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

31. George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia

This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

32. View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia

View from the "Rock"  looking back towards the mountain. A folding camera lays on the rock in the foreground.

33. Coopers Rocks, Monongalia County, W. Va.

34. Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

35. Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

36. Hay Stack Rock, Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

37. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

View of Hay Stack Rock at Coopers Rock near Morgantown.

38. Hay Stack Rock, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

39. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

40. Bridge and Walkways at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia County, W. Va.

41. Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

42. Cooper's Rock Springs, Monongalia County, W. Va.

43. Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

44. Photographer at Coopers Rock Overlook, Monongalia County, W. Va.

45. Cooper's Rock State Park Entrance, Monongalia County, W. Va.

46. Home of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

47. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

Likely at a state park, possibly Cooper's Rock.

48. Man Pushing Wheelbarrow between Stone Walls

49. Cars Entering Coopers Rock

50. Bridge to Coopers Rock

51. Glen McIntyre and Albert Ruble at Coopers Rock

52. Arch Over Main Gate Leading into Coopers Rock Park

53. Railing at Coopers Rock

54. Bridge to Coopers Rock

55. Pavilion at Coopers Rock

56. Pavilion at Coopers Rock Under Construction

57. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75 in Morgantown, W. V.a.

58. View of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75, Morgantown, W. Va.

59. Railing Around Overlook At Coopers Rock Built By Civilian Conservation Corps.

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

60. Coopers Rock Overlook

61. Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion in Coopers Rock State Park

62. Coopers Rock State Park

63. Shelter at Coopers Rock

64. Civilian Conservation Corps Guide & Contact Station in Coopers Rock

CCC31.

65. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, W. Va.

66. Road Leading to Coooper's Rock, W. Va.

Riffle and Mitchell on bridge leading to Cooper's Rock: CCC 88.

67. Civilian Conservation Corps Members Riffle and Mitchel, Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

CCC 109.

68. Civilian Conservation Corps Member at Front Gate of Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

69. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

70. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

71. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

72. Cooper's Rock Facility, Morgantown, W. Va.

73. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

The parking lot is filled with automobiles.

74. Cooper's Rock State Park Parking Lot

The pavilion's entrance is shown.

75. Cooper's Rock Park Pavilion, Morgantown, W. Va.

76. Gateway to Cooper's Rock Camp, W. Va.

2,000 feet above sea level.

77. Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.