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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.


Most viewed - Washington County, VA
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damascus1908.jpg366 viewsThis is a general view of Damascus, Virginia from a 1908 postcard.
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Alvarado - Confluence of the South and Middle Forks of Holsyon365 viewsCONFLUENCE 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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Damascus- Straight Branch358 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 30, 2007
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Hayters Gap - North Fork of Holston River357 viewsSYCAMORE REFLECTIONS / FROM RT. 80 BRIDGE NEAR HAYTER'S GAP, VA. / OCT. 14, 2007. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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Damascus - Whitetop Falls354 viewsThis is from a circa 1910 postcard.
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7springschurch.jpg353 viewsThis is from a circa 1910 postcard.
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Meadowview - Camp Wildwood353 viewsThis is a late 1940s era postcard.
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damascus1910.jpg352 viewsThis is from a 1910s postcard.
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Tumbling Cove - Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area352 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 30, 2007
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Cabin At Brumley Gap.351 viewsthis photo of a Cabin at Brumley Gap was taken on October 24, 2009 by Don Smith.
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Emory - Eastbound Freight Norfolk Southern350 viewsEASTBOUND NORFOLK SOUTHERN / NEAR EMORY, VA. / EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2008 / 6:09 P.M. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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johnstonhosp.jpg349 viewsFrom a 1930s postcard.
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