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Title Rockfish Gap
Date August 1973
Description This photograph shows the Rockfish Gap overpass and Skyline Parkway Motel in Rockfish Gap, Virginia. The overpass is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which crosses over the Rockfish Gap Turnpike at this point. This photograph also shows where Virginia State Route 610 begins and turns towards Swannanoa, Virginia. A sign reading "SHENANDOAH NATL PARK SKYLINE DRIVE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY" directs drivers to turn right off the turnpike to access these roads. This photograph was taken in August, 1973 in Rockfish Gap, Virginia.
Location Location Name: Rockfish Gap Overpass
Parkway Milepost: 0.0
Latitude: 38.015258
Longitude: -78.513062
Creator Individual Robert G. Bruce
Tags Automobiles
Motels
Overpasses
Photographs
Rockfish Gap (Va.)
Signs and signboards
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway