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'An illustration depicting a scenery on Cheat River copied from William Prescott Smith's The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857 (n.x. 1858), facing p. 162. View on 'Cheat River Grade At the Tray Run Iron and Stone Viaduct, 25.7 Miles from Baltimore.'

1. View on Cheat River Grade at the Tray Run Iron and Stone Viaduct, Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
025779
Title:
View on Cheat River Grade at the Tray Run Iron and Stone Viaduct, Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1857
Description:
'An illustration depicting a scenery on Cheat River copied from William Prescott Smith's The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857 (n.x. 1858), facing p. 162. View on 'Cheat River Grade At the Tray Run Iron and Stone Viaduct, 25.7 Miles from Baltimore.'
Copied from Pangborn, J. G.'s Picturesque B. & O., Historical and Descriptive (Chicago, 1883), p. 273.

2. Cheat River near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
025774
Title:
Cheat River near Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1883
Description:
Copied from Pangborn, J. G.'s Picturesque B. & O., Historical and Descriptive (Chicago, 1883), p. 273.
An illustration depicting a locomotive engine running along the Cheat River; it is copied from J.G. Pangborn's Picturesque B.& O., Historical and Descriptive (Chicago, 1883), p. 277.

3. Train in the Heart of the Alleghenies on the Cheat River

IDNO:
025778
Title:
Train in the Heart of the Alleghenies on the Cheat River
Date:
1883
Description:
An illustration depicting a locomotive engine running along the Cheat River; it is copied from J.G. Pangborn's Picturesque B.& O., Historical and Descriptive (Chicago, 1883), p. 277.
'A magnificent view seven miles from Morgantown. The drive "over Cheat" is enjoyed by everybody about the University.' The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'.

4. Cheat River

IDNO:
033265
Title:
Cheat River
Date:
1901
Description:
'A magnificent view seven miles from Morgantown. The drive "over Cheat" is enjoyed by everybody about the University.' The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901'.

5. Unidentified Woman Standing on a Wooden Raft in front of the Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017274
Title:
Unidentified Woman Standing on a Wooden Raft in front of the Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1904
Left to Right: Eleanor Ley and her daughter, Lillie C. Ley.

6. Women Pose Beside Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017273
Title:
Women Pose Beside Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1904
Description:
Left to Right: Eleanor Ley and her daughter, Lillie C. Ley.
Two men are talking while standing on a wooden bridge that overlooks the Cheat River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Photograph is taken from Hugh Maxwell's book.

7. Log Walkway or Bridge Near the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016872
Title:
Log Walkway or Bridge Near the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Two men are talking while standing on a wooden bridge that overlooks the Cheat River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Photograph is taken from Hugh Maxwell's book.
'From Hugh Maxwell Book. This was copied on 09/01/1977.'

8. Log Bridge on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017423
Title:
Log Bridge on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'From Hugh Maxwell Book. This was copied on 09/01/1977.'
Post card sent on August 19, 1907.

9. Cheat River Scene near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
027908
Title:
Cheat River Scene near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Post card sent on August 19, 1907.

10. Cheat River Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
028959
Title:
Cheat River Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1908

11. View Along Cheat River

IDNO:
025496
Title:
View Along Cheat River
Date:
1909

12. View of Cheat River

IDNO:
025498
Title:
View of Cheat River
Date:
1909

13. View of Cheat River near Mt. Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
025502
Title:
View of Cheat River near Mt. Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1909
The photograph was taken from the east bank directly opposite Maple Run and the town of Rockley. Quarry Run empties into the Cheat at the bend in the river (left center). During the operation of the Cheat Iron Works(early 19th century), a saw mill and a boat yard were located close to the mouth of Quarry Run. Lumber from this mill was used to build flat boats to transport iron to markets. Information from A&M 3848; Grafton, A. Edwin. Paper.

14. View from Mt. Chateau on Cheat River Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028273
Title:
View from Mt. Chateau on Cheat River Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1910/10/13
Description:
The photograph was taken from the east bank directly opposite Maple Run and the town of Rockley. Quarry Run empties into the Cheat at the bend in the river (left center). During the operation of the Cheat Iron Works(early 19th century), a saw mill and a boat yard were located close to the mouth of Quarry Run. Lumber from this mill was used to build flat boats to transport iron to markets. Information from A&M 3848; Grafton, A. Edwin. Paper.

15. Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of the Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017272
Title:
Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of the Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918

16. Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017271
Title:
Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918

17. Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017270
Title:
Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918
A home displaced by the lake is pictured.

18. Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017267
Title:
Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918
Description:
A home displaced by the lake is pictured.

19. Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017269
Title:
Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918

20. Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017268
Title:
Scene on Cheat River at Ice's Ferry before the Creation of Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1918
Ferry Boat at north bank was used while new bridge was being built during the summer of 1918.

21. Cheat River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038402
Title:
Cheat River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1918
Description:
Ferry Boat at north bank was used while new bridge was being built during the summer of 1918.

22. Squirrel Rock in the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016914
Title:
Squirrel Rock in the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1920

23. Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017283
Title:
Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1921
'Sir site of Joe McDermotts cottage on the Mt. Chateau Lodge slide, being raised then C.P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Jack Hare, and Doc at the left'Doc, at far left, was the firehouse dog of the Morgantown Fire Department.

24. C. P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Jack Hare Standing by the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034504
Title:
C. P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Jack Hare Standing by the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1925/12
Description:
'Sir site of Joe McDermotts cottage on the Mt. Chateau Lodge slide, being raised then C.P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Jack Hare, and Doc at the left'Doc, at far left, was the firehouse dog of the Morgantown Fire Department.
'This was at slack(?) Waters at No. 3. Gracie and I land(?) on this day. Raising the cheat river, Jack Hare, Dick Pride, and Homer Zearley'

25. C.P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Homer Zearley Standing on the Edge of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034503
Title:
C.P. Pride, Dick Pride, and Homer Zearley Standing on the Edge of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1925/12
Description:
'This was at slack(?) Waters at No. 3. Gracie and I land(?) on this day. Raising the cheat river, Jack Hare, Dick Pride, and Homer Zearley'
Two people, identified as "Toots" and Fred, lounge along the Cheat River, likely in Preston County.

26. Cheat River, Summer 1927

IDNO:
051974
Title:
Cheat River, Summer 1927
Date:
1927
Description:
Two people, identified as "Toots" and Fred, lounge along the Cheat River, likely in Preston County.
Two women, identified as Gara and Toots, pose in the Cheat River, likely in Preston County.

27. Gara and Toots, Summer 1927

IDNO:
051975
Title:
Gara and Toots, Summer 1927
Date:
1927
Description:
Two women, identified as Gara and Toots, pose in the Cheat River, likely in Preston County.
View of children standing by tablet. Tablet reads 'George Washington crossed Cheat River at this point via Ice's Ferry September 25, 1784. Tablet placed by the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.'

28. Monument to George Washington's Crossing of the Cheat River via Ice's Ferry, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016624
Title:
Monument to George Washington's Crossing of the Cheat River via Ice's Ferry, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
View of children standing by tablet. Tablet reads 'George Washington crossed Cheat River at this point via Ice's Ferry September 25, 1784. Tablet placed by the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.'
Cheat River bordered by trees.

29. Cheat River, Looking West

IDNO:
000315
Title:
Cheat River, Looking West
Date:
1934
Description:
Cheat River bordered by trees.
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

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

IDNO:
039378
Title:
View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.
'Parsons- John Crouch pioneer settler established "tomahawk rights" here in 1766, but the town was not incorporated until 1893. Here Shavers Fork and Blackwater unite to form the Cheat River. Hu Maxwell, the historian, lived near.'

31. Historic Marker in Parsons, W. Va.

IDNO:
031364
Title:
Historic Marker in Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
'Parsons- John Crouch pioneer settler established "tomahawk rights" here in 1766, but the town was not incorporated until 1893. Here Shavers Fork and Blackwater unite to form the Cheat River. Hu Maxwell, the historian, lived near.'
Sign reads Cheat Canyon. Approximate Depth 12,000 Feet.

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

IDNO:
016241
Title:
Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1951/07
Description:
Sign reads Cheat Canyon. Approximate Depth 12,000 Feet.

33. Cheat River Near Rockley, W. Va.

IDNO:
017291
Title:
Cheat River Near Rockley, W. Va.
Date:
1956/05

34. Scenic View of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017295
Title:
Scenic View of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/01/17
An unidentified man guides his canoe through Calamity Rock at Cheat River Narrows during the National Wildwater Races.

35. National Wildwater Races, Rowelesburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
052245
Title:
National Wildwater Races, Rowelesburg, W. Va.
Date:
1974/05
Description:
An unidentified man guides his canoe through Calamity Rock at Cheat River Narrows during the National Wildwater Races.
"Cheat River, looking up the river from the mountain side above the old Hilarity Club House. So much of River as is shown is now flooded by the State Line Dam. Taken about 1880 or shortly thereafter--Note the style of clothing and facial adornment. Property of Jas. R. Moreland'

36. Cheat River looking up from Old Hilarity Club House, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017301
Title:
Cheat River looking up from Old Hilarity Club House, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
Description:
"Cheat River, looking up the river from the mountain side above the old Hilarity Club House. So much of River as is shown is now flooded by the State Line Dam. Taken about 1880 or shortly thereafter--Note the style of clothing and facial adornment. Property of Jas. R. Moreland'

37. Scenic View of the Cheat River, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016050
Title:
Scenic View of the Cheat River, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910

38. Rocks and Felled Trees on the Banks of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017299
Title:
Rocks and Felled Trees on the Banks of the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
View of Cheat River from Camp Eden near Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

39. View of Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016875
Title:
View of Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
View of Cheat River from Camp Eden near Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

40. View of Cheat River near Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016876
Title:
View of Cheat River near Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
'Compliments of the Oakland Country Club, Cheat River, 1906.'

41. Horse and Buggy on the Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016306
Title:
Horse and Buggy on the Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
'Compliments of the Oakland Country Club, Cheat River, 1906.'

42. Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034328
Title:
Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910

43. Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034329
Title:
Cheat River in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910

44. View of Cheat River, W. Va.

IDNO:
050297
Title:
View of Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920

45. View of Cheat River, W. Va.

IDNO:
050298
Title:
View of Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
The boulder on the Cheat River, known as Squirrel Rock, is pictured.

46. Rural Scene on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050334
Title:
Rural Scene on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
The boulder on the Cheat River, known as Squirrel Rock, is pictured.
One of Preston County's leading industrial plants

47. Alpha Cement Plant, Manheim, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050521
Title:
Alpha Cement Plant, Manheim, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1940
Description:
One of Preston County's leading industrial plants
'Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick over Cheat.'

48. Chadwicks on the Wooden Bridge Over the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017262
Title:
Chadwicks on the Wooden Bridge Over the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick over Cheat.'

49. Canoe near the Bank of the Cheat River, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
017294
Title:
Canoe near the Bank of the Cheat River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
'Dr. Fitch J. Wu Baker.'

50. Magnolia Cabin on the Cheat, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016312
Title:
Magnolia Cabin on the Cheat, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Dr. Fitch J. Wu Baker.'
View of the river from the Ice's Ferry Bridge before Cheat Lake was formed.

51. View of Cheat River Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039397
Title:
View of Cheat River Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
View of the river from the Ice's Ferry Bridge before Cheat Lake was formed.

52. Fishing in the Cheat River, Monongalia Conty, W. Va.

IDNO:
017285
Title:
Fishing in the Cheat River, Monongalia Conty, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Bathing beach over Cheat. From the pamphlet "Morgantown West Virginia Past and Present with a Glance to the Future."

53. Bathing in Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037707
Title:
Bathing in Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Bathing beach over Cheat. From the pamphlet "Morgantown West Virginia Past and Present with a Glance to the Future."
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.

54. Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.

IDNO:
052315
Title:
Winter Scene at Cheat River, Albright, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A frozen waterfall on Cheat River.

55. Postcard of Cheat River Scene in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034267
Title:
Postcard of Cheat River Scene in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1925
Aerial view of the B. & O. railroad.

56. Cheat River Grade from Stone Crusher, B. & O. Railroad, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015811
Title:
Cheat River Grade from Stone Crusher, B. & O. Railroad, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1901
Description:
Aerial view of the B. & O. railroad.

57. Unidentified Group on a River Boat Dock

IDNO:
034475
Title:
Unidentified Group on a River Boat Dock
Date:
ca. 1901-1937
'Campers at their camp site "Dew Drop Inn", on the Cheat River opposite of Mont Chateau. From left to right: Charles W. Louchery-"Judge", James W. Burns-Dishes, N. Ott. Garrison- "Hog" Cook, Mal. Turner-"Wasn't Jim", Roy J. Jamison-"Ace", Charles Hodges- "Tar", French Yoke-"Lanky"- Roscoe P. Posten- "biggest eater" and Sid Treat- "Stawberrian"

58. Campers at Their Camp Site on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034544
Title:
Campers at Their Camp Site on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
'Campers at their camp site "Dew Drop Inn", on the Cheat River opposite of Mont Chateau. From left to right: Charles W. Louchery-"Judge", James W. Burns-Dishes, N. Ott. Garrison- "Hog" Cook, Mal. Turner-"Wasn't Jim", Roy J. Jamison-"Ace", Charles Hodges- "Tar", French Yoke-"Lanky"- Roscoe P. Posten- "biggest eater" and Sid Treat- "Stawberrian"

59. Bathing in the Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028202
Title:
Bathing in the Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905-1925

60. D. D. Brown on Bridge Across Cheat River at Montes, W. Va.

IDNO:
034807
Title:
D. D. Brown on Bridge Across Cheat River at Montes, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906-1907
Scenic view of the Cheat River.

61. View Down Cheat River

IDNO:
001648
Title:
View Down Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Scenic view of the Cheat River.
Miller, marked on the photo with an "x", swims with his friends in the river.

62. C. Paul Miller and Friends Taking Swim in Cheat River near Tunnelton, W. Va.

IDNO:
051588
Title:
C. Paul Miller and Friends Taking Swim in Cheat River near Tunnelton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Miller, marked on the photo with an "x", swims with his friends in the river.

63. M. & K. Railroad Stone Bridge, Albright, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016811
Title:
M. & K. Railroad Stone Bridge, Albright, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907-1919

64. Cheat River Passing throught the Mountains in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034437
Title:
Cheat River Passing throught the Mountains in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907-1958
Unidentified group pose in their canoe in front of the rock.

65. Squirrel Rock in the Cheat River Near West Virginia and Pennsylvania Line

IDNO:
034413
Title:
Squirrel Rock in the Cheat River Near West Virginia and Pennsylvania Line
Date:
ca. 1909-1925
Description:
Unidentified group pose in their canoe in front of the rock.

66. Rock Climbers on Squirrel Rock in Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034412
Title:
Rock Climbers on Squirrel Rock in Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909-1925
View of bridge over Cheat River.

67. Albright, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016034
Title:
Albright, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
View of bridge over Cheat River.

68. Young Women Reading the New Dominion Newspaper on the Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010707
Title:
Young Women Reading the New Dominion Newspaper on the Cheat River near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910

69. Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River

IDNO:
027898
Title:
Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1910
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

70. Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034530
Title:
Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

71. View of Cheat River from Mont Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034531
Title:
View of Cheat River from Mont Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910

72. Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034534
Title:
Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910

73. View of Cheat River from Mont Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034533
Title:
View of Cheat River from Mont Chateau, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

74. View of the Road Opposite Rockley Going Toward Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034535
Title:
View of the Road Opposite Rockley Going Toward Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

75. View of Squirrel Rock at Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034536
Title:
View of Squirrel Rock at Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

76. Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034538
Title:
Rockley on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.

77. View of Cheat River Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034537
Title:
View of Cheat River Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
'Cheat River at Rockely and Mont Chateau, before the the dam was built'.
A boat transporting unidentified people crosses the Cheat River.

78. Boat on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050565
Title:
Boat on Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
A boat transporting unidentified people crosses the Cheat River.
View of Squirrel Rock that is in the Cheat River.

79. Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050564
Title:
Squirrel Rock on the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of Squirrel Rock that is in the Cheat River.
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

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

IDNO:
050566
Title:
View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

81. Bridge over the River in Albright, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015869
Title:
Bridge over the River in Albright, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1916
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was completed in 1926.

82. Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053079
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was completed in 1926.
A man in a rowboat pauses by Squirrel Rock, which was submerged with the construction of the Cheat Lake Dam in 1926.

83. Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053081
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A man in a rowboat pauses by Squirrel Rock, which was submerged with the construction of the Cheat Lake Dam in 1926.

84. Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053082
Title:
Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920

85. Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053084
Title:
Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
A group of men pend time in boats on the Cheat River. The banner in the background reads in part, "Elkhorn Hunting."

86. Boating on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053087
Title:
Boating on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of men pend time in boats on the Cheat River. The banner in the background reads in part, "Elkhorn Hunting."
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam opened in 1926.

87. Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053088
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam opened in 1926.
A view of Squirrel Rock, which was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was opened in 1926.

88. Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053090
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A view of Squirrel Rock, which was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was opened in 1926.

89. Rowboat on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
053091
Title:
Rowboat on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920

90. Scenic View of the Cheat River

IDNO:
020206
Title:
Scenic View of the Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1926-1936

91. Cheat River

IDNO:
020201
Title:
Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1926-1936

92. Cheat River

IDNO:
020204
Title:
Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1926-1936

93. Cheat River

IDNO:
020203
Title:
Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1926-1936

94. Cheat River

IDNO:
020200
Title:
Cheat River
Date:
ca. 1930
Photograph postcard of Corricks Ford on the Cheat River where Union forces commanded by General Thomas Morris, defeated Confederate troops under General Robert Garnett, July 13,1861. Garnett was killed in the fight, the first general officer to die in action in the Civil War.

95. Corricks Ford Battlefield and Seneca Trail on Cheat River, Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039130
Title:
Corricks Ford Battlefield and Seneca Trail on Cheat River, Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1934
Description:
Photograph postcard of Corricks Ford on the Cheat River where Union forces commanded by General Thomas Morris, defeated Confederate troops under General Robert Garnett, July 13,1861. Garnett was killed in the fight, the first general officer to die in action in the Civil War.

96. Pedestrian Bridge in Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034491
Title:
Pedestrian Bridge in Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1938-1969