Tower 1017098 — Maquoketa, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017098 — tower (type not specified) near Maquoketa, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017098 is a 151 m (495 ft) tower near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 10, 2004, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 7, 2006. It is registered to United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017098 |
| Unique system identifier | 119685 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 10, 2004 |
| Registration issued | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 7, 2006 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ACE-0812-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
United States Cellular Corporation
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1 MI 160 DEG
- City
- Maquoketa
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52060
- County
- Jackson County
- County FIPS
- 19097
- Coordinates
- 42.04778, -90.65806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017098 compared with others?
At 151 m, structure 1017098 is about 75% above the 86 m average across the 37 structures registered in Jackson County. It is about twice the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 143 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 151 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 377 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017098, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Maquoketa in Jackson County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.04778, -90.65806, with the site address filed as "1 MI 160 DEG". Jackson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Zwingle, IA · 1302453, a lattice tower at 129 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1017098 on Jul 18, 2006. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017098?
The FCC record lists United States Cellular Corporation of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-ACE-0812-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017098?
Its registered overall height above ground is 151 m (495 ft), and 377 m (1,235 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017098?
The registered owner is United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017098?
It is located near Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa at 1 MI 160 DEG (42.04778, -90.65806). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 10, 2004.
What type of structure is 1017098?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jackson County, IA?
Jackson County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 44th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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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 structure 1017098, Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/maquoketa-1017098 (data as of October 13, 2026).