Antenna structures in Plumas County, California
At a glance
Plumas County, California has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them marked constructed. That is the 38th-largest count among the 58 California counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 11,860. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1202121 near Chester at 62 m (203 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Plumas County compare with the rest of California?
With 49 registrations, Plumas County ranks 38th of 58 counties in California; Los Angeles County leads the state with 2,132. The average registered overall height here is 27 m, about 17% below the California average of 32 m. The tallest standing structure, at 62 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Plumas County?
The most common filed structure type in Plumas County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (36.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and building mast (8). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 35 constructed, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 5 terminated, 1 canceled and 1 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 Plumas County?
Plumas, County of holds the most registrations in Plumas County, with 8 of the 49. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3), CALIFORNIA, STATE OF (3) and CAROUSEL BROADCASTING, INC. (3). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Plumas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Plumas County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Quincy (28), Chester (8), Portola (3), Westwood (2) and Beckwourth (2).
Every registration
All 49 structures in Plumas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester · 1202121 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Chester · 1259999 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Lake Almanor · 1256573 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Paradise · 1264425 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Quincy · 1243951 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Quincy · 1243953 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Quincy · 1243954 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Westwood · 1268757 | 52 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Greenville · 1268758 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Portola · 1241180 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Susanville · 1239924 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Westwood · 1255469 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Quincy · 1332715 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Portola · 1303143 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Quincy · 1013329 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Portola · 1238747 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Storrie · 1015519 | 26 m | Building | Terminated |
| 18 | Chester · 1063354 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Quincy · 1207197 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Quincy · 1317871 | 23 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Quincy · 1231509 | 23 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Quincy · 1301594 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Quincy · 1268342 | 21 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Chester · 1313073 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Quincy · 1226048 | 18 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 26 | Chester · 1226161 | 18 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 27 | Quincy · 1226502 | 18 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 28 | Quincy · 1226503 | 18 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 29 | Quincy · 1327862 | 18 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Chester · 1226504 | 17 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 31 | Quincy · 1024129 | 16 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Quincy · 1226942 | 16 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Beckwourth · 1226049 | 15 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 34 | Quincy · 1235492 | 15 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 35 | Quincy · 1280415 | 15 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 36 | Chester · 1228904 | 13 m | Building with mast | Constructed |
| 37 | Quincy · 1296600 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Quincy · 1307538 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 39 | Quincy · 1201025 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Chester · 1268553 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Beckwourth · 1281433 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Quincy · 1281435 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Quincy · 1059441 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Quincy · 1297686 | 9 m | Building | Constructed |
| 45 | Quincy · 1042722 | 8 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 46 | Quincy · 1202139 | 8 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Red Bluff · 1221946 | 8 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | Quincy · 1244977 | 7 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Quincy · 1014305 | 7 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Plumas County, CA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 49 registered antenna structures in Plumas County, California, 35 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 Plumas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Plumas County is registration 1202121, a lattice tower near Chester at 62 m (203 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Plumas County?
Plumas, County of holds the most registrations in Plumas County (8), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3).
What kind of towers are in Plumas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 49 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Plumas County, California”, https://towercensus.com/towers/california/county/plumas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).