Tamarack Fire Lookout
US 971, PA 14
New tower in October 2021
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 971, PA 14 (view other lookouts in United States, Pennsylvania) |
| Date Registered | September 1, 2013 |
| Nominated by | Michael Jamicky |
| Location | Clinton County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates |
N 41° 23.871' W 077° 51.266' (view using Google Maps) N 41° 23' 52" W 077° 51' 16" N 41.397843° W 077.854437° |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Built | 1919 |
| Administered by | Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry |
Description
In service since 1919, the Tamarack Fire Lookout is still staffed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry in fire season. It was a 65' Aermotor tower with a 7'x7' cab.
Circa 2020, the original tower was replaced with a modern steel structure.
Map
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1919 Lookout
Visit Reports
October 21, 2021: Michael Jamicky
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Not Applicable |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Tower is a modern galvanized steel tower and is in pristine condition. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
It is staffed during fire season.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |