Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
Mountain Fire Lookout Tower, Fire lookout tower in Oconto County, United States
The Mountain Fire Lookout Tower stands at a high elevation point, constructed entirely of steel to provide maximum visibility across the surrounding forest landscape.
Built in 1932, this observation structure became essential for monitoring forest fires during a period when manual surveillance formed the primary method of fire detection.
The tower represents a generation of forest protection methods, where dedicated personnel spent long periods scanning the horizon for signs of smoke.
Visitors can reach the tower through marked trails in the Chequamegon National Forest, with the structure maintaining its position on the National Register of Historic Places.
The tower contains an Osborne Fire Finder, a precision instrument that allowed personnel to determine the exact location of smoke columns through triangulation.
Location: Oconto County
Inception: 1932
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 45.21558,-88.46476
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:19
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