The Rock Rift Fire Observation Tower is a distinctive steel-frame lookout tower situated in Tompkins, New York. Constructed for the early detection of forest fires, it features a small enclosed cabin atop a tall metal superstructure, offering extensive views of the surrounding wilderness.
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