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History of the James River and Kanawha Turnpike The History of the James River and Kanawha Turnpike Midland Trail (U.S. Route 60) By Gary M. Wilcox This essay is on the history of The James River and Kanawha Turnpike (Midland Trail) from pre-history until 1900. The Midland Trail was very important to opening Western Virginia.