Buck Hill Lookout
US 980, MI 4
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 980, MI 4 (view other lookouts in United States, Michigan) |
| Date Registered | December 12, 2013 |
| Nominated by | Andy Evans |
| Location |
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Alger County, Michigan |
| Coordinates |
N 46° 31.214' W 086° 21.793' (view using Google Maps) N 46° 31' 13" W 086° 21' 48" N 46.520235° W 086.363220° |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Administered by | State of Michigan |
| Cooperators | Painted Rocks National Lakeshore |
Description
This 100-foot tower overlooks the Beaver Basin area. While the floor of the cabin has failed, the steel is in good shape. The tower currently hosts a repeater for the Michigan State Police radio network.
David O. Evans worked at this fire tower during the mid-1950s.
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