This study assessed the nature of historical archaeological resources within New River Gorge National River (NERI) and Gauley River National Recreation Area (GARI). The study documented the location, condition and research potential of a sample of historical archaeological sites within NERI and GARI; conducted limited exploratory archaeological investigations of representative historic sites; created sites descriptions, maps and summarized other data relating to these sites; and identified research questions that these historic and other historic resources located in NERI and GARI have the potential to address.