Registry Numbers | US 1660, WV 51 (view other lookout sites in United States, West Virginia) |
Date Registered | January 26, 2017 |
Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
Location |
Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area Monongalia County, West Virginia |
Coordinates |
N 39° 37.238' W 079° 49.187' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 37' 14" W 079° 49' 11" N 39.620637° W 079.819780° |
Elevation | 2,213 ft (675 m) |
Built | circa 1927 |
Administered by | West Virginia Division of Natural Resources |
The 65-foot Cheat View Fire Tower was completed by the State of West Virginia circa 1927 near the downstream end of Cheat River Canyon. Its site was privately owned at the time, but is now publicly owned as part of Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area.