Thayerville Fire Tower in August 2017
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 691, MD 2 (view other lookouts in United States, Maryland) |
| Date Registered | April 23, 2007 |
| Nominated by | Robert C. Webster, Jr., Regional Forester |
| Location |
Deep Creek Lake State Park Garrett County, Maryland |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 31.156' W 079° 18.086' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 31' 09" W 079° 18' 05" N 39.519270° W 079.301427° |
| Elevation | 3,029 ft (923 m) |
| Built | 1938 |
| Administered by | Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Forest Service |
| Cooperators | MD Forest Service; Deep Creek Lake State Park Discovery Center; Western Garrett State Park Volunteers |
Description
One of the first lookouts constructed in Maryland (1921), Thayerville Fire Tower is located on Deep Creek Lake State Park. The current 100’ steel Aermotor tower with a 7’x7’ metal cab was built in 1938. Last used for fire detection in 1993, it has been restored. A plaque honoring forest wardens and fire towers was installed October 15, 2006.
Thayerville Fire Tower is open on a weekly basis during the summer. Contact Deep Creek Lake State Park for details.
Map
Photos
Fire Finder in August 2017
Cab Trap Door in August 2017
Trap Door Counterweight in August 2017
Looking Up Tower in August 2017
View from Tower in August 2017
Older photo of tower
Visit Reports
August 3, 2017: Brian Powell
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Tower is in good overall condition. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | Antennas are mounted on the tower structure. Several other antenna towers are immediately adjacent to the fire tower. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | The tower is located just off Meadow Mountain Trail. While the tower itself isn't signed, the trail network itself is well-signed. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
Staffed on Thursday afternoons during the summer by Deep Creek Lake State Park staff or volunteers.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |