Mountain Lookout Tower
US 41, WI 1

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 41, WI 1 (view other lookouts in United States, Wisconsin)
Date Registered May 21, 1992
Nominated by Michael J. Riegert; Larry Strecker, District Ranger, USFS, Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood Ranger District
Location Nicolet National Forest
Oconto County,Wisconsin
Coordinates N 45° 12.919' W 088° 27.851' (view using Google Maps)
N 45° 12' 55" W 088° 27' 51"
N 45.215320° W 088.464188°
Elevation 1,254 ft (382 m)
Administered by U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators Lakewood Ranger District

Description

Mountain Lookout Tower was once part of an extensive lookout network on the Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. Today the 100-ft steel Aermotor tower, with a 7'x7' cab, is the only remaining lookout on the Forest.

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Visit Reports

October 10, 2022: Tonya R Mand

Condition

Needs paint? No
Shutters OK? Yes
Condition of wood OK? Yes
Stairs OK? Yes
Glass intact? Yes
Good condition? Yes

Electronics and Enroachments

Are electronic sites enroaching on tower?

Access and Signs

NHLR sign posted? No Response
Directions to tower signed? Yes

Staffing

Staffed? No

Opportunities for Volunteer Support

Volunteers staffing opportunities? No Response
Volunteer maintenance opportunities? No Response

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