Elba Fire Tower
US 7, MN 1
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 7, MN 1 (view other lookouts in United States, Minnesota) |
| Date Registered | October 30, 1990 |
| Nominated by | Harold Becker, Manager, Minnesota Division of Parks & Recreation, Whitewater State Park |
| Location |
Whitewater State Park Winona County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 05.316' W 092° 00.666' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 05' 19" W 092° 00' 40" N 44.088600° W 092.011100° |
| Elevation | 1,029 ft (314 m) |
| Administered by | Minnesota Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Cooperators | Elba Booster Club, Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, Crystal Springs Trout Hatchery, Lewiston Forestry Station |
Description
Elba Tower was constructed by the CCC in 1936 and is the farthest south of Minnesota's fire towers. No longer manned by the State Division of Forestry, the lookout is located on Division of Wildlife land immediately adjacent to Whitewater State Park. The 110-foot tower, with a 7- by 7-ft. cab, was transferred to the Division of State Parks for restoration and use as an interpretive site.
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