Punta Gorda Lookout Tower
US 1783, FL 28
Punta Gorda Lookout Tower - 2024
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1783, FL 28 (view other lookouts in United States, Florida) |
| Date Registered | March 13, 2024 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location | Charlotte County, Florida |
| Coordinates |
N 26° 50.129' W 081° 58.346' (view using Google Maps) N 26° 50' 08" W 081° 58' 21" N 26.835488° W 081.972433° |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) |
| Built | Unknown |
| Administered by | Florida Forest Service - Punta Gorda Forestry Station |
Description
Punta Gorda is a 100 foot Aermotor tower with a 7x7 observation cab atop.
The tower is still used for emergency fire observation as needed. It is located at the Florida Forest Service - Punta Gorda Forestry Station.
Construction date is unknown.
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Punta Gorda Lookout Tower - 2024
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells
Photo courtesy of Brad Eells