Norris Peak Lookout Site
US 2091, SD 1
Stair base and tower anchors
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 2091, SD 1 (view other lookout sites in United States, South Dakota) |
| Date Registered | May 22, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Shawn Barrows |
| Location |
Black Hills National Forest Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 05.812' W 103° 25.590' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 05' 49" W 103° 25' 35" N 44.096867° W 103.426500° |
| Elevation | 4,990 ft (1,521 m) |
| Built | 1932 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
This 35-foot Aermotor steel tower was built in 1932. It featured a 7'-by-7' enclosed cab. Prior to construction of this tower, the top of a pine tree was used as a lookout.
A small cabin with a porch was also located on-site to serve as a residence for the lookout.
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