WATERVILLE
Pennsylvania - Lycoming County
1912: "An observatory has been erected on private land 2 miles from Waterville from which the whole of the Waterville and Little Pine Creek divisions may be seen, and considerable private lands besides. The town of Cammal, 10 miles away, is within view, and the Nippenose mountains at Jersey Shore. This observatory commands a radius of about 10 miles." (Report of the Department of Forestry, 1912-13)
December 13, 1916: "A watcher was stationed on the high lookout tower on the mountainside at Waterville during the day and night. He gave valuable aid in locating the fires as the telltale film of smoke arose at different points. The telephone connecting the tower with rangers' homes on the reserve played an important part in the battle against the flames." (The Wellsboro Agitator)