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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."

1. Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance

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

2. 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.

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

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

4. Cooper's Rock Overlook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., 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".

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

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

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