Antenna structures in Modoc County, California
At a glance
Modoc County, California has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them marked constructed. That is the 49th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 0.26% of the state's 11,857. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1015902 near Alturas at 215 m (704 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Modoc County compare with the rest of California?
With 31 registrations, Modoc County ranks 49th of 58 counties in California; Los Angeles County leads the state with 2,132. The average registered overall height here is 38 m, about 17% above the California average of 32 m. The tallest standing structure, at 215 m, is about 5.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Modoc County?
The most common filed structure type in Modoc County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (38.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and pole (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 24 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Modoc County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and CALIFORNIA, STATE OF hold the most registrations in Modoc County, 5 each of the 31. Other owners include Alltel Corporation (3), County of Modoc (3) and EDI Media, Inc. (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Modoc County have registered structures?
Registrations in Modoc County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Alturas (18), Cedarville (4), Adin (2), Tulelake (2) and Lake City (2).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Modoc County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alturas · 1015902 | 215 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Willow Ranch · 1220823 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Alturas · 1015901 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Alturas · 1012944 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Alturas · 1227997 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Adin · 1320443 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 7 | Altrus · 1315318 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Alturas · 1327580 | 36 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Cedarville · 1011791 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Tulelake · 1329654 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Alturas · 1313773 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Alturas · 1011793 | 28 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Alturas · 1262932 | 27 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Alturas · 1219687 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Newell · 1260644 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 16 | Alturas · 1202289 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Alturas · 1013243 | 22 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Alturas · 1258007 | 22 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 19 | Tulelake · 1213353 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Cedarville · 1237296 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Alturas · 1215241 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Alturas · 1013705 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Alturas · 1313335 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Adin · 1013244 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 25 | Alturas · 1013284 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Cedarville · 1049871 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Lake City · 1013778 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Lake City · 1057003 | 15 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Alturas · 1258751 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Cedarville · 1207283 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Alturas · 1283290 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Modoc County, CA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Modoc County, California, 24 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Modoc County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Modoc County is registration 1015902, a guyed tower near Alturas at 215 m (704 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Modoc County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and CALIFORNIA, STATE OF are tied for the most registrations in Modoc County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Modoc County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 31 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Modoc County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/county/modoc-county (data as of October 6, 2026).