March 2018 photo
Registry Numbers | US 1580, PA 71 (view other lookouts in United States, Pennsylvania) |
Date Registered | May 22, 2022 |
Nominated by | Michael Jamicky |
Location |
Ricketts Glen State Park Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Coordinates |
N 41° 18.514' W 076° 18.558' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 18' 31" W 076° 18' 33" N 41.308561° W 076.309299° |
Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
Built | 1942 |
Administered by | Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry |
This 100-foot steel tower was built in 1942. It is not open to the public but is staffed during fire season. Three states and 11 counties are visible from the lookout during clear weather.
March 2018 photo
Aermotor builder plate in March 2018