Winamac Fire Tower
US 975, IN 7
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 975, IN 7 (view other lookouts in United States, Indiana) |
| Date Registered | September 1, 2013 |
| Nominated by | Ben Funderburg |
| Location | Pulaski County, Indiana |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 06.799' W 086° 35.545' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 06' 48" W 086° 35' 33" N 41.113309° W 086.592414° |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Administered by | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
Description
Constructed by the Works Progress Administration in 1937 within Indiana's Tippecanoe River State Park, Winamac Fire Tower is a 90' Aermotor with a 7'x7' cab. Reached by a quarter-mile trail, it is open for visitors to climb.
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Visit Reports
June 20, 2019: Ben Funderburg
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Stairs are wooden but in good condition. Cab has been painted fairly recently and is relatively clean of graffiti inside. All of the glass inside is knocked out but tower is in overall good condition. |
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? | Yes |
| Comments? | Park Ranger directed us to the tower; about a 0.25 mile hike from the parking area. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |