
Hawk's Nest Tunnel
N 38° 09.090 W 081° 10.710
17S E 484360 N 4222639
Quick Description: Tells about the tunnel near here.
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 8/8/2012 7:48:24 AM
Waymark Code: WMF1V9
Views: 9
Long Description:
Hawk's Nest Tunnel
Mouth of the great Hawk's Nest Tunnel, three miles long, which diverts water of New River from its five~mile long gorge. The tunnel, a mile of which is through solid rock, and a 50~foot dam gives waterfall of 160 feet for electric power.
Marker Number: none
 Marker Title: Hawk's Nest Tunnel
 Marker Location: West of Rt 60.
 County or Independent City: Gauley Bridge WV
 Web Site: [Web Link]
 Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History, 2008

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