Mathis Fire Tower
US 705, GA 8

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 705, GA 8 (view other lookouts in United States, Georgia)
Date Registered July 26, 2007
Nominated by John Mayer
Location Oconee National Forest
Putman County, Georgia
Coordinates N 33° 13.517' W 083° 31.888' (view using Google Maps)
N 33° 13' 31" W 083° 31' 53"
N 33.225280° W 083.531470°
Elevation 662 ft (202 m)
Built 1942
Administered by U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators Oconee Ranger District

Description

The tallest federal fire tower remaining in Georgia, Mathis Lookout was built by the USFS in 1942 on the Oconee National Forest. The 110’ Aermotor tower with 7’x7’ metal cab is 110’ tall.

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