July 2014 photo by Brian Powell
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1100, WV 11 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 3, 2015 |
| Nominated by | Brian Powell |
| Location |
Monongahela National Forest Randolph County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 37.009' W 079° 55.775' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 37' 01" W 079° 55' 46" N 38.616811° W 079.929575° |
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Built | circa 1926 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
From high on Cheat Mountain, Barton Knob provides expansive views of the Shavers Fork and Tygart Valley River headwaters. It was built by the State of West Virginia circa 1926 and features a 7'-by-7' steel cab.
The tower later came under control of Monongahela National Forest. The tower remains standing, although its lower sections of stairs have been removed and its cab is missing its roof.
Map
Photos
Tower in October 2008
Tower in October 2008
Tower in October 2008
Tower in October 2008
Watchman's cabin remains in October 2008
Visit Reports
April 18, 2017: Kristin Reynolds
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | No |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | The bottom three flights of stairs are gone, as well as part of the floor and the entire roof of the cab. Windows are completely gone as well. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | There is a gate. You must walk the last 3/4 mile to the tower. Tower is not enclosed/fenced. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Yes |
Photos |
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April 18, 2017 photo |
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