Orange River Lookout Tower
US 1781, FL 26
Orange River Lookout Tower - 2024
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1781, FL 26 (view other lookouts in United States, Florida) |
| Date Registered | February 25, 2024 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location | Lee County, Florida |
| Coordinates |
N 26° 41.746' W 081° 46.622' (view using Google Maps) N 26° 41' 45" W 081° 46' 37" N 26.695770° W 081.777026° |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Built | 1961 |
| Administered by | Florida Forest Service |
Description
This 100 foot Aermotor tower is completed with a 7x7 observation cab. The lookout was assembled in 1961 on it's current site.
The Florida Forest Service uses the structure for interpretation and education. It is available for emergency service and survived the 2023 Hurricane Ian incident.
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Photo courtesy of Brad Eells
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells