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

1. Horse and Buggy at Greenbrier Ford

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

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

Looking at the mill which was located on the Greenbrier River.

3. Bacon's Grist Mill, Talcott, 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.'

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

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

5. New River Near Greenbrier River in West Virginia

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

6. New River Near Hinton, West Virginia

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

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

Ice blocks and snow cover the river banks.

9. Partially Frozen Greenbrier River, Bellepoint, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Treetops Sprout Out of the Water from the Greenbrier River Flood, 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.

13. 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".

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

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

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

A car is caught in the flood waters.

16. Car Submerged in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

Two men assist a woman leaving her home after loading her on a small motorboat to travel to safety. Subjects unidentified.

17. Vacating Home Threatened by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

Waters from the Greenbrier River flood houses and cars in its path.

18. Flood Waters Sweep Through Town in Summers County, W. Va.

A truck makes its way through the road flooded by the  Greenbrier River. Two cars are also seen in the background attempting the same journey.

19. Truck Attempts to Pass Flooded Road in Summers County, W. Va.

Flood waters submerge the country club grounds and surround the club house.

20. Willowood Country Club Flooded by Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

A Chevy truck is stopped in front of a submerged part of a road while two unidentified persons row toward it.

21. Two People Canoe Through the Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

The flood waters cut through the town, submerging trees, streets, and houses in its path. Three figures are pictured in a canoe on the left.

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

Looking over the area in which the flood waters have reached. Homes are close to being hit.

23. Aerial View of the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

Three figured are pictured in the background canoeing on the flooded river. In the center of the picture is what appears to be a submerged wooden fence.

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

Flood waters creep up the roads in the town.

25. Greenbrier River Flood Passing Through Alderson, W. Va.

A shed in the yard behind the house is submerged by the flood waters.

26. Greenbrier River Flood Waters Approach a Home in Summers County, W. Va.

View of a submerged street with buildings on either side. Waters reached anExxon station to the right.

27. Greenbrier River Flood Waters Cutting Through Alderson, W. Va.

Flood waters from the Greenbrier River make driving difficult for the car pictured.

28. Car Drives Through Flooded Road in Bellepoint, W. Va.

Gauge at the Willowood Bridge is pictured with water at the "23" mark, probably measuring in feet.

29. Greenbrier River Gauge During a Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

Three houses are pictured mostly under water.

30. Houses Being Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.

A house is surrounded by the flood waters on all sides.

31. House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, 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.

32. Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or 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.

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

Two men standing on old iron bridge looking south.

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

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

'Looking East Along Greenbrier River.'

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

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

37. North Alderson, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.

40. Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.

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

41. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

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

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

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

43. Greenbrier River, Near Fort Springs, Greenbrier County

View of Greenbrier River from bridge at Alderson.

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

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

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

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

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

47. Spruce Island on the Greenbrier River near Durbin, W. Va.

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

'Looking North from McClung Studio.'

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

Probably Ferry Boat Landing pictured at the banks of the river.

50. Mouth of Greenbrier River, Hinton, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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

A lone automobile travels on the dirt road that runs alongside the river. The Piers are from a Glen Ray Lumber Company construction site where a railroad bridge is in the process of being built.

54. Mouth of Griffith Creek from Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

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

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

Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.

56. Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, 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.

57. 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.

58. 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.

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

View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

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

61. View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

View of the church entrance. The building overlooks Riffes Bottom along the Greenbrier River.

62. River View Freedom Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified woman standing in knee-high water with her pants rolled up holds her hand out with her thumb up as if signaling for a ride.

63. Woman Attempts to Hitchhike in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.

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

64. National Guard Truck Caught in 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.

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

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

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

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

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

The church, pictured in the distance between leafless trees, overlooks Riffes Bottom.

68. River View Presbyterian Church on Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

A young, unidentified boy floats in a tube in what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.

69. Boy Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

The two unidentified men walk a horse through what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.

70. Two Men Lead a Horse through Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

A boy and girl share an inner tube while floating in the waters, also known as Greenbrier Springs, which is located off of the Greenbrier River. Subjects unidentified.

71. Children Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

A young woman holds her son up in the water. Barger Springs, also known as Greenbrier Springs, is located along the Greenbrier River.

72. Mother and Child Swimming at Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.

A bird's eye view looking down over the Greenbrier River toward Marlinton, W. Va.

73. Greenbrier River at Marlinton, Route U. S. 219

A bird's eye view of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, W. Va.

74. Along Greenbrier River South of Lewisburg, Route W. Va. 54

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

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

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

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

78. Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.

Greenbrier River from near Alderson, looking East.

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

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

'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.'

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

View of the river flowing from its mouth.

82. Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.