Gibbs Fire Tower
US 169, MI 2
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 169, MI 2 (view other lookouts in United States, Michigan) |
| Date Registered | May 30, 1996 |
| Nominated by | E. B. Fitzpatrick and Roger Hakari, Iron River District |
| Location |
Ottawa National Forest Iron County, Michigan |
| Coordinates |
N 46° 10.797' W 088° 41.904' (view using Google Maps) N 46° 10' 48" W 088° 41' 54" N 46.179955° W 088.698405° |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Iron River Ranger District |
Description
Company 3611 (James Lake) of the Civilian Conservation Corps erected Gibbs Fire Tower in 1939-40. The 100’ Aermotor tower with 7’x 7’ metal cab remained active until 1970 when it was replaced by air detection. This is the only remaining fire tower on the Iron River district of Michigan’s Ottawa National Forest.
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