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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.

Alvarado - Confluence of the South and Middle Forks of Holsyon
CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE HOLSTON RIVER NEAR ALVARADO, VIRGINIA.  THE MIDDLE FORK IS IN THE FOREGROUND WITH THE SOUTH FORK COMING IN FROM THE TOP OF THE PICTURE.  THIS IS AT THE HEADWATERS OF SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE.  THE PICTURE WAS TAKEN FROM THE CREEPER TRAIL WHICH CROSSES THE RIVER ON THE OLD VIRGINIA CREEPER RAILROAD TRESTLE.  AS YOU CAN SEE, THE WATER LEVELS ARE QUITE LOW.  Courtesy of Don Smith[email]dsmith1043@comcast.net[/email]

Alvarado - Confluence of the South and Middle Forks of Holsyon

CONFLUENCE OF THE MIDDLE AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE HOLSTON RIVER NEAR ALVARADO, VIRGINIA. THE MIDDLE FORK IS IN THE FOREGROUND WITH THE SOUTH FORK COMING IN FROM THE TOP OF THE PICTURE. THIS IS AT THE HEADWATERS OF SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE. THE PICTURE WAS TAKEN FROM THE CREEPER TRAIL WHICH CROSSES THE RIVER ON THE OLD VIRGINIA CREEPER RAILROAD TRESTLE. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE WATER LEVELS ARE QUITE LOW. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net

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