Angora Ridge Lookout
US 518, CA 56
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 518, CA 56 (view other lookouts in United States, California) |
| Date Registered | May 29, 2003 |
| Nominated by | Mark Swift |
| Location |
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit El Dorado County, California |
| Coordinates |
N 38° 52.945' W 120° 03.278' (view using Google Maps) N 38° 52' 57" W 120° 03' 17" N 38.882420° W 120.054630° |
| Elevation | 7,256 ft (2,212 m) |
| Built | 1914 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
Angora Ridge Lookout is now closed but still stands although trees now block part of the view. The site, which first went into service in 1914, is managed by the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (USFS). It is unique in that all three lookout ground houses built there over the years have been maintained and retain their original designs.
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Visit Reports
August 15, 2005: Mike McCoy
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | No Response |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | My kids and I visited the Angora Lookout located on the ridge just east of Fallen Leaf Lake, CA. One of the shutters for a window on the garage (southern most building) fell off. This would be on the west side of the structure. We were at the Angora Lookout sometime during the first week of Auguest. <br /> <br />Other than that, looks okay. Beautiful decks that have been recently replaced. Had a great time looking at the stars on several evenings. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |