Pohopoco Fire Tower
US 119, PA 4
July 27, 2017 photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 119, PA 4 (view other lookouts in United States, Pennsylvania) |
| Date Registered | June 6, 1995 |
| Nominated by | Anthony J. Cardwell, District Forester (D-19) |
| Location |
Delaware State Forest Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 01.601' W 075° 30.292' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 01' 36" W 075° 30' 18" N 41.026685° W 075.504865° |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) |
| Administered by | Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry |
| Cooperators | Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry |
Description
Located in the heart of the historic Pocono Mountains, Pohopoco Fire Tower is an 80’ lnternational-Stacey tower with 7’x 7’ cab. It was constructed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry in 1935 within the Delaware State Forest.
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Photos
NHLR marker in March 2018
March 2018 photo
Visit Reports
July 27, 2017: Jan Braidech
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | No |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | No |
| Comments: | Looks doable for a complete restoration from our view from the ground as it is fenced in (understandably so as some of the wooden steps are falling apart). It would be a shame to let it go to waste. We understand $$$$ and manpower are involved to accomplish this. We (Andy Korkes and I, Jan Braidech are both members of FFLA and have visited a lot of fire towers) were astounded by the view from the scenic overlook and could even see one of our favorite fire towers, Big Pocono with our binoculars. It appears that the cabin may be missing some glass and like I mentioned, some of the wooden steps need to be replaced. I must say that this Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area is beautiful. We saw many different species of birds and butterflies in particular. Seeing one Scarlet Tanagers is a rare sighting for me being they are usually high up in the tree tops... We saw a Monarch butterfly as well as some type of black swallowtails of which there were many along your road up to the tower. If there ever is going to be a replacement of the stairs, etc., with some notice Andy and I could also lend helping hands... |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | I mean, you do have radio tower(s) and, I saw a Frontier communications truck while up there... The ranger's house(?) from the outside looked okay and there are other outbuildings within closed proximity to the fire tower. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |