Bruce Mound Lookout
US 1223, WI 27
Photo courtesy of Brian Ziegler
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1223, WI 27 (view other lookouts in United States, Wisconsin) |
| Date Registered | August 16, 2017 |
| Nominated by | Tyler Bormann |
| Location | Clark County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 26.643' W 090° 47.604' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 26' 39" W 090° 47' 36" N 44.444046° W 090.793396° |
| Elevation | 1,412 ft (430 m) |
| Built | 1932 |
| Administered by | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Description
This 70-foot tower is referred to in historical records as a “Baker Latest Rebuilt (1932)” type tower. It appears very similar to the Wisconsin standard tower and features an external cage protected ladder. It was built in 1932.
The tower's original cab burned during the 1950s and was rebuilt the following year.
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Visit Reports
April 9, 2018: Brecken Young
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Located on private property. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
Sometimes
Staffed when tower lookout is available.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No |