The Last Manistee Lookout: A Blast from the Past

Situated on Forest Road 5207, the Last Manistee Lookout Tower's story starts in 1933, when the Manistee National Forest was created. By 1936, a fire control plan was in place, and our tower was one of its key elements. Constructed from galvanized steel angles bolted together, with a foundation made of reinforced concrete pedestals, it stands tall at 100 feet. On top of the tower, an enclosed hipped roof observation cab made from galvanized sheet steel awaits those brave enough to climb its chilly heights. And if you squint to the side, you'll see a small prefabricated metal building - its purpose as mysterious as the forest itself.

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