Joanna Bald Lookout
US 722, NC 16
November 2018 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 722, NC 16 (view other lookouts in United States, North Carolina) |
| Date Registered | April 2, 2008 |
| Nominated by | Peter J. Barr |
| Location |
Nantahala National Forest Graham County, North Carolina |
| Coordinates |
N 35° 15.458' W 083° 47.719' (view using Google Maps) N 35° 15' 28" W 083° 47' 43" N 35.257640° W 083.795310° |
| Elevation | 4,716 ft (1,437 m) |
| Built | 1942 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Cheoah Ranger District |
| Lookout Steward | Marshall McClung |
Description
Built in 1952, the 31’ metal tower with 14’x14’ wooded live-in cab with catwalk on Joanna Bald on the Nantahala National Forest was a replacement for a wooden lookout house with cupola built in the early 1930s. Staffed by the U.S. Forest Service, and then the N.C. Forest Service until 2002, it is now maintained for emergency use.
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November 10, 2018: Victoria Oliver
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | This beautiful tower is in good condition. I would love to see some volunteer opportunities here to clean up and repaint! |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Comments: | The tower is surrounded by outbuildings and communications towers. Various antennae are also attached to the tower itself. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Gravel road is well-maintained. Gates can be locked during inclement weather. The last half mile to tower is almost always gated. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |