Discover a fascinating collection of five vintage postcards, each offering a unique glimpse into the scenic beauty and geographical details of the Allegheny Mountains. This set includes two captivating black and white real photo postcards showcasing breathtaking panoramic views of The Alleghenies from Table Rock, located at the top of Backbone Mountain, Maryland, noted as the highest point on U.S. 50 in the East at an elevation of 3095 feet. These photographic cards capture the majestic natural landscape with striking clarity, highlighting the rugged beauty of the region.

The collection also features three distinctive map-style postcards, providing detailed elevation profiles and routes. One map illustrates the U.S. 50 route from Gormania, W.Va. to Thornton, W.Va., promising a "Wonderful View from Top of These Mountains." Another outlines the U.S. 50 route from Romney, W.Va. to Gormania, W.Va., with the intriguing caption "You Must Go Over - You Can't Go Around." The final map-style card presents an elevation profile along U.S. 50 near the "Bridgeport Inn and Store and Office of Kad House" in Mt. Storm, W.Va., also featuring a charming depiction of the inn. These cards, published by C.E. Gerkins and H. S. Torbet, of Cumberland, MD, offer a unique blend of scenic appreciation and cartographic interest, perfect for collectors of regional Americana, West Virginia and Maryland history, and vintage travel ephemera.

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