Ramapo Lookout
US 45, NJ 2
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 45, NJ 2 (view other lookouts in United States, New Jersey) |
| Date Registered | July 2, 1992 |
| Nominated by | Bob Spear, NJ Rep., FFLA |
| Location |
Ramapo Mountain State Forest Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 03.521' W 074° 15.330' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 03' 31" W 074° 15' 20" N 41.058683° W 074.255500° |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Administered by | NJ Forest Fire Service |
| Cooperators | NJ Forest Fire Service; NJ Chapter, FFLA |
Description
Ramapo Lookout was previously known as the Wind-beam Lookout (1920) and has been moved twice in its history. It has occupied its present location since 1983. The LS-40 Aermotor, with 7'x7' cab, is located on the Ramapo Mountain State Forest just south of the New York state line.
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Visit Reports
May 1, 2007: Bob Spear
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Paint chipping in areas <br />NJ is in progress with maintenance on all their towers |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | Yes |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |