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

Identifier:

050781

Collection Number:

4151

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.

Subjects:

Scenes and Views., Mountains--West Virginia.

Family Names:

Thompson family.

Geographic:

Backbone Mountain (W. Va.)

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView