Surveyor Camp "Carnifax" near Carnifax Ferry on Gauley River, Summersville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad set up camp by the Carnifax Ferry.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A group of men are pictured performing various tasks. The men are identified, from left to right, as "Coe"; "Sandy"; "Rat"; "Dobbie"; and Heinie Miller.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
"Camp Sang Camp" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The tents are identified as "the Boers Nest" (left), "the Queen's Tent" (center), and "the office tent" (right).This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
The Cherry River is a tributary of the Gauley River.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A man identified as "Dobbie" stands on top of a raft as he makes his way across the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
First Breakfast at Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad gather for their morning meal.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors at "Camp Earl" on the Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Three men pose outside of a tent which has a "comfortable" interior, as described the photograph's inscription.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
B and O Railroad Surveyors at Camp near Gad, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Men identified as "Rat" (left), "Lew" (center), and "Doc" (right) pose together for a photo.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
"The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Front View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
""Holly Hall" from the front. The stake shown in the foreground, at the bottom of the picture is Sta. 161 of our Location."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
B and O Railroad Surveyors at Start of Journey to Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
A group of men pose with supplies before their journey to Camp "High Life," where they slept in the open for several nights.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A man uses a washboard to wash clothing in the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Dorsey Summerville at "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Summerville makes his way out of a tent and into the snow.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Snow-Covered "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors stand beside the tents and observe the "Beautiful Snow !*?!!".This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
!["The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.](/thumb/052547.jpg "Rear View of \"Holly Hall\" on Gauley River, W. Va.")
