Jacob Lake Lookout
US 199, AZ 7
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 199, AZ 7 (view other lookouts in United States, Arizona) |
| Date Registered | December 30, 1996 |
| Nominated by | David Lorenz, Arizona Registrar & John Hanson, Archaeologist, Kaibab NF |
| Location |
Kaibab National Forest Coconino County, Arizona |
| Coordinates |
N 36° 41.980' W 112° 12.777' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 41' 59" W 112° 12' 47" N 36.699660° W 112.212943° |
| Elevation | 8,130 ft (2,478 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | North Kaibab Ranger District |
Description
Jacob Lake Lookout, located on the North Kaibab Ranger District, was also built in 1934 by the same contractors from Kanab who constructed Big Springs Tower. It too is a 100’ Aermotor steel tower with a 7’ x 7’ metal cab and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Visit Reports
October 9, 2020: Michael King
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Not Applicable |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Not Applicable |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Not Applicable |
| Good condition? | Yes |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |