Compton Lookout
US 839, AR 10
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 839, AR 10 (view other lookouts in United States, Arkansas) |
| Date Registered | November 27, 2009 |
| Nominated by | Ed Porter |
| Location | Newton County, Arkansas |
| Coordinates |
N 36° 03.197' W 093° 22.348' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 03' 12" W 093° 22' 21" N 36.053280° W 093.372470° |
| Elevation | 2,410 ft (735 m) |
| Built | 1945 |
| Administered by | Ed Porter |
| Cooperators | Ed Porter, Owner |
Description
This 85' Aermotor tower with 7'x7' metal cab was built in 1945 by the Arkansas Forestry Commission. When surplused, Ed Porter bought the tower, ground house and land. The ground house has been restored and is available as a lookout rental site – rare in the Eastern U.S.
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