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Old Man of the Canyon on Route 19-21 east of the Gauley Bridge.

1. Old Man of the Canyon, on Route 19 and 21 near Chimney Corner, New River, W. Va.

IDNO:
012330
Title:
Old Man of the Canyon, on Route 19 and 21 near Chimney Corner, New River, W. Va.
Description:
Old Man of the Canyon on Route 19-21 east of the Gauley Bridge.
'Fayette County's unusual Great Natural Wonder: Old Rock Head. On Route 21 at Honey Creek Bridge at Chimney Corner near intersection with Route 60--the Midland Trail. Great Stone Face gazes over turbulent New River where stream plunges down rocky canyon. Natural rock face said to surpass Great Stone Face in White Mountains of New Hamshpire. Face best seen as one stands on Chimney Corner approach to high bridge over Honey Creek on way to Fayetteville.'

2. Old Rock Head, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
012487
Title:
Old Rock Head, Fayette County, W. Va.
Description:
'Fayette County's unusual Great Natural Wonder: Old Rock Head. On Route 21 at Honey Creek Bridge at Chimney Corner near intersection with Route 60--the Midland Trail. Great Stone Face gazes over turbulent New River where stream plunges down rocky canyon. Natural rock face said to surpass Great Stone Face in White Mountains of New Hamshpire. Face best seen as one stands on Chimney Corner approach to high bridge over Honey Creek on way to Fayetteville.'

3. Van Bibber Rock Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013471
Title:
Van Bibber Rock Fayette County, W. Va.
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Once called Marshall's Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall who came here in 1812. Engineers declare the New River Canyon, 585 feet deep, surpasses the famed Royal Gorge. Tunnel for river makes vast water power here. On U.S. Route 60." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

4. New River Canyon From Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:
044944
Title:
New River Canyon From Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Once called Marshall's Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall who came here in 1812. Engineers declare the New River Canyon, 585 feet deep, surpasses the famed Royal Gorge. Tunnel for river makes vast water power here. On U.S. Route 60." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)