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Rafer Johnson won the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics decathlon. He was also the United States team's flag bearer at the opening ceremony in Rome during the summer of 1960.

1. Rafer Johnson and Rene Henry

2. View of Collins Colliery Co., Glen Jean, W. Va.

3. Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.

4. Western Maryland Station, Thomas, W. Va.

5. Cumberland Valley Railroad Depot, Martinsburg, W. Va.

6. Chesapeake and Ohio Station, Montgomery, W. Va.

7. Cumberland Valley Railroad Station, Martinsburg, W. Va.

8. Western Maryland Railroad Station, Hendricks, W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

9. Eagle Rock in the Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

10. Eagle Rock in the Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 miles gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

11. Eagle Rock, Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to Smoke Hole Canyon, a gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

12. Deer Rock and Breakers near Hermit Island, Smoke Holes, W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to the Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

13. Rock Brokers, Smoke Holes, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

"Smoke Holes" refers to Smoke Hole Canyon, a 20 mile gorge carved by the South Branch Potomac River in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.

14. Double Rock in Big Gap, Smoke Holes, near Upper Tract, W. Va.

Wildcat Rock is located on Routes 4 and 28.

15. Wildcat Rock at Smoke Hole Cavern, near Petersburg, W. Va.

16. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

17. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton Co., W. Va.

18. Hopeville Rock, near Petersburg, W. Va.

19. Picture Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

Eagle Rocks is located 1/4 mile from Petersburg, W. Va., on Route 28.

20. Eagle Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

21. Wildcat Rock, W. Va.

22. Hanging Rocks, near Cabins, W. Va.

Green Knob altitude is 4710 ft.

23. Green Knob seen from Route 5, Harman - Onego, W. Va.

The caption reads, "Route 5, Harman - Onego, 9% grade 3 miles from 1800 - 3300 alt."

24. Route 5 between Harman and Onego, W. Va.

25. Big Curve between Harman and Onego, W. Va.

26. U. S. 33 Between Mouth of Seneca and Harman, W. Va.

Greenland Gap in the middle distance.

27. Horseshoe Curve on Scherr Mountain, Grant County, W. Va.

28. Maysville Gap, near Petersburg, W. Va.

29. Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

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."

30. Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle, Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

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."

31. Allegheny Mountains, Near New Creek, W. Va.

32. North Fork of South Branch Potomac River, Seen From Wildcat Hill, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Here the South Branch of the Potomac flows through the Trough. It can best be seen only by boat and is about 2 miles long, just off U. S. 220 in Hardy and Hampshire County, W. Va."

33. The Trough, South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The first weekend of April each year there is white water racing over a 14 mile course, starting in Mouth of Seneca, W. Va., and ending near Petersburg, W. Va."

34. White Water Canoe Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "First week-end of April each year is white water racing on the North Fork. Here is the start of the 14 mile course beginning at the Mouth of Seneca and ending at the Smoke Hole in Grant County, W. Va."

35. White Water Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Scenes at White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va. The South Branch of the Potomac offers exciting white water for canoeist and kayakist. Taking one of the rapids in 14 mile course of the race."

36. White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va.

A view of the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at the spot Seneca Creek empties into it at the base of Seneca Rocks. In the foreground a man sits in a canoe.

37. Scene on the North Fork, Petersburg, W. Va.

38. North Fork Potomac River, Grant County, W. Va.

39. In the West Virginia Hills, Buckhannon, W. Va.

A view of the Potomac River from Capon Mountain, 5 miles north of Berkeley Springs, W. Va. On the left of the river is West Virginia, and on the right is Maryland.

40. America's Ideal View, near Berkeley Springs, W. Va.

41. View of Hawk's Nest and New River Canyon, Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Park Tourist Home - on Routes 4-28-42 and U. S. 220. Modern rooms, hot water heat, reasonable rates and free garage. Member 'Mountain States' tourist homes. Also cabins."

42. Park Tourist Home, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The Hermitage Hotel, Route 220, Petersburg, W. Va. In the beautiful South Branch Valley."

43. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

44. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

45. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

46. At the Fish Hatchery, Petersburg, W. Va.

47. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

48. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

49. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

The saw mill was built in 1805.

50. Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

51. Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

52. Petersburg, W. Va.

53. Petersburg, W. Va.

54. Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

55. Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.

The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

56. Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.

57. The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.

The Hermitage Hotel was located on Route 220 in Petersburg, W. Va.

58. The Hermitage Hotel Dining Room, Petersburg, W. Va.

59. Route 28, Petersburg Gap, Petersburg, W. Va.

60. Route 28, Road Along South Branch Potomac River, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

61. On Route 28, Road Through Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

62. On Route 220 at Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

Text reads, "Entering the Gap on Route 220 from Petersburg north toward Moorefield, W. Va."

63. Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

Petersburg Gap is the location of Picture Rocks, a rock formation that resembles a fox and an ox.

64. Route 28 at Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

Rock formations on this cliff face resemble a fox and an ox, thus giving the camp its name.

65. Picture Rock, Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg, W. Va.

Fox and Ox Camp viewed from U. S. Route 220.

66. Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Fox and Ox Camp. Good fishing - swimming - home cooking. On U. S. 220, 2 miles north of Petersburg, W. Va."

67. Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg, W. Va.

68. Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

69. Tannery, W. Va.

Visible along the street is the Baptist Church.

70. River Street, Parsons, W. Va.

71. Y. M. C. A. Camp Horseshoe, Parsons, W. Va.

72. Pulp and Paper Mill, Parsons, W. Va.

73. Philippi Blanket Mill

74. The Quiet Country Home, Horton, W. Va.

75. Piedmont, W. Va.

76. Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

A view of Gormania from U. S. Route 50.

77. Gormania, W. Va.

The bridge spans the North Branch Potomac River.

78. Bridge Connecting Gorman, M. D. to Gormania, W. Va.

A view of Gormania, W. Va. from U. S. Route 50 showing parts of the town.

79. Gormania, W. Va.

80. Main Street, Hundred, W. Va.

81. Cottage at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Stony River Dam and $150,000,000 power plant of the Virginia Electric and Power Company near Mt. Storm, West Virginia. This new 1200 acre lake is located in some of the most rugged country in West Virginia. In the distance is the old Stony River Dam. The highway shown is W. Va. Route 93 which crosses the dam and follows Beaver Creek to Davis, West Virginia. This area is approximately 25 miles from Oakland."

82. Stony River Dam, Mt. Storm, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "West Virginia Energy Center, Mt. Storm Power Station, Star Route Box 430, Mt. Storm, WV 26739. The Mount Storm Power Station is located on Mt. Storm Lake in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of north-eastern West Virginia. The 1,200-acre lake, built to serve the power station, also serves as a public recreation center. The station is known as a "mine-mouth" plant and is the largest coal-fired power station owned and operated by Virginia Power."

83. Virginia Electric and Power Company, Mt. Storm, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "VEPCO - One of the largest electric plants of its kind. 14 miles from Davis on Route 93."

84. Virginia Electric and Power Company, Near Davis, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Mine Mouth Generating Station, at Mt. Storm, W. Va., provides power to the free world's first 500,000 volt transmission system."

85. Virginia Electric and Power Co., Mt. Storm, W. Va.

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."

86. The Devil's Saddle, W. Va.

The sign reads, "Nancy Hanks, mother of Lincoln, was born beyond the Saddle."

87. View from Allegheny Front Mountain, W. Va.

A view of buildings located in Greenland Gap, Grant County, W. Va.

88. Greenland Gap, W. Va.

Greenland Gap can be seen in the distance.

89. View from Sheer Mountain, W. Va.

90. Greenland Gap, W. Va.

91. Germany Valley, W. Va.

92. U. S. Route 33 Through West Virginia

A view of Germany Valley as seen from Route 5.

93. Germany Valley, W. Va.

Germany Valley in Pendleton County, W. Va., viewed from North Mountain, Route 5.

94. Germany Valley, W. Va.

95. Bird's Eye View of Elkins, W. Va.

96. Methodist Episcopal Church South, Davis, W. Va.