Tams Mountain Tower
US 269, WV 5
June 2013 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 269, WV 5 (view other lookouts in United States, West Virginia) |
| Date Registered | June 1, 1998 |
| Nominated by | Jim Circle, District Forester |
| Location | Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates |
N 37° 41.882' W 081° 18.094' (view using Google Maps) N 37° 41' 53" W 081° 18' 06" N 37.698035° W 081.301563° |
| Elevation | 2,637 ft (804 m) |
| Administered by | West Virginia Division of Forestry |
| Cooperators | West Virginia Division of Forestry |
Description
The first road and trail to Tams Mountain Tower was built in 1933 under a federal law designed to provide “forest work” during the Great Depression. The 80’ Aermotor tower with 7’ x 7’ cab was built by the CCC the following year, along with a log cabin observer quarters. Located on Beaver Coal Company lands, the WV Division of Forestry tower is now used only in emergencies.
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Watchman's Cabin in June 2013