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A river mirrors the distant bank full of leafy trees and a grassy hill.

1. Greenbrier River, Near Fort Springs, Greenbrier County

2. Bridge Over Greenbrier River, Alderson, W. Va.

'Looking North from McClung Studio.'

3. Concrete and Steel Bridge Across the Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.

4. Concrete Bridge Across Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.

'Looking East Along Greenbrier River.'

5. Chesapeake and Ohio Single Track Main Line, East of Alderson, W. Va.

Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson.  House visible on the shore.

6. Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.

View of Greenbrier River from bridge at Alderson.  Road visible in the distance.

7. Looking East at Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.

View of Greenbrier River from bridge at Alderson.

8. Looking East at Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.

Tree lined shore of the Greenbrier River.  Steel Bridge in the background.

9. Old Steel Bridge, Looking East along Greenbrier River, Alderson, W. Va.

Greenbrier River from near Alderson, looking East.

10. Looking East at Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va.

Boaters in the foreground. Iron bridge over the Greenbrier River at Alderson.  Bridge built in 1881.

11. Iron Bridge over the Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.

Two men standing on old iron bridge looking south.

12. Iron Bridge Looking South, Alderson, W. Va.

View of Keeney's Knob from a bridge at Alderson.  Houses by the shore.

13. Looking Toward Keeney's Knob from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.

View of Alderson looking Northwest.  Bright's Mill, lower center.

14. North Alderson, W. Va.

15. River and Railroad Tracks East of Alderson, W. Va.

16. View of Dock and Water-edge Tents at Camp Greenbrier, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

17. Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

18. View of Train Tracks and Bridge Over the Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

View of the Iron Bridge at Whitcomb Depot, C. and O. Railroad on a low water area of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County.

19. Iron Bridge at Whitcomb Depot, C. and O. Railroad on the Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Rebel's View, looking East up the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and the Greenbrier River.  Above the Iron C and O Railroad bridge.

20. Rebel's View, Greenbrier County, W. Va..

21. Greenbrier River and Blankenship Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

22. Aerial View of Camp Summers on the Greenbrier River, Near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.

23. Derailment Car Along Greenbrier River, W.Va.

24. Derailment Along the Greenbrier River, W.Va.

'Looking south at mile 64.6 about half a mile above mouth of Greenbrier River.  Packs Ferry and Geological Survey gaging station equipped with staff gage and cable near upper right.'

25. New River Near Greenbrier River, W. Va.

'Looking up Greenbrier River about half a mile above mouth.  Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at left.'

26. New River Near Greenbrier River in West Virginia

'Mouth of Greenbrier River and upper portion of Hinton, West Virginia.  Looking southeast toward sun.'

27. New River Near Hinton, West Virginia

A photograph of a river with a horse and carriage on the left. '54 D(30); Thur. July 17, 1884 8 am'

28. Horse and Buggy at Greenbrier Ford

'Northfork Lumber Company, Boyer Siding, W. Va., Bridge 154 ft. long, 14'-4" inside length across Greenbrier River at Boyer Siding leading over to mill. An A. D. Neill operation.'

29. Railroad Bridge at Northfork Lumber Company, Boyer Siding, W. Va.

After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.

30. Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.

31. Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

32. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

Flood waters surge toward the truck as it attempts to make its way across the road.

33. National Guard Truck Caught in Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

High rising waters cut through wooden structures. Perhaps at one point this was a shed.

34. Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

A house in the background is tilted on its side. Tree tops can be seen sticking out of the water.

35. Greenbrier River Flood Damage, Summers County, W. Va.

The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.

36. A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.

37. Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.

Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.

38. Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

39. View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

40. Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Old Kozy Cove, an establish beer joint, is pictured mostly submerged in flood waters. To the right is Route 3.

41. Tavern Flooded by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

The opening to the left shows the ending of the river at Bellepoint.

42. Mouth of Greenbrier River at Bellepoint, W. Va.

Looking of the high rising waters. In the background, the river nearly reaches the top of a bridge.

43. Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

The high rising water from the river begins to submerge the lower halves of the trees.

44. Treetops Sprout Out of the Water from the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

Two cars are seen splashing through the waters of the gradually submerged road.

45. Cars on Route 3 Battle the Flood Waters from the Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

A house stands alone in the middle of the high rising waters. A person can be seen on the porch observing the situation.

46. House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

A sign on the tree reads, "For Rent: Camp Site Wonder Land of Picnic Table, $1".

47. Camp Site Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

Waters from the Greenbrier River begin to take over the country club grounds.

48. Floodwater Creep Up on Willowoood County Club Property, Summers County, W. Va.