Album: Glen Jean, West Virginia
A New River Gorge region boomtown, Glen Jean, WV is home to the National Park Service's central office for the New River Gorge National River.

Album: Hinton, West Virginia
Historic Hinton, West Virginia, served as the primary railroading center for the New River Gorge.

Album: Mount Hope, West Virginia
In its heyday, Mount Hope, West Virginia, was the undisputed capital of the New River Coalfield.

Album: Beckley, WV: Photos and Pictures
The commercial center of southern West Virginia, Beckley boomed in the 1950s, becoming one of West Virginia's largest cities.

Album: Irish Mountain, Raleigh County, WV
Including rural scenes from St. Colman's National Historic Landmark overlooking New River near Hinton, WV

Album: Pluto, Raleigh County, WV
Including historic landmarks along Glade Creek, a tributary of the upper New River Gorge near Hinton, WV

Album: Flat Top, West Virginia
Highland farms highlight high-elevation scenery south of the New River Gorge near Winterplace ski area.

Album: Abraham, Raleigh County, WV
Including historic structures in Abraham overlooking the upper New River Gorge near Hinton, WV

Album: Winding Gulf Coalfield
Haunting images linger in the Winding Gulf Coalfield, which lies to the south of the New River field.