Sleepy Creek Fire Tower
US 1702, WV 28
Sleepy Creek Fire Tower
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1702, WV 28 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | December 25, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Brian M. Powell |
| Location |
Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area Morgan County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 33.050' W 078° 09.533' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 33' 03" W 078° 09' 32" N 39.550833° W 078.158889° |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (512 m) |
| Built | 1950 |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Forestry |
Description
The 80 foot X-Brace open steel tower still stands but the cab has been removed. The tower was planned for construction in 1948 but was not completed until 1950.
Last date of staffing is unknown.
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