Lattice tower 1279590 — West Forks, ME
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279590 — lattice tower near West Forks, Maine. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279590 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near West Forks, Somerset County, Maine. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 2011. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279590 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679018 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 3, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ANE-3602-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Plum Creek Timber Co Logging Road
- City
- West Forks
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04985
- County
- Somerset County
- County FIPS
- 23025
- Coordinates
- 45.34553, -69.96911
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279590 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1279590 is about 18% above the 67 m average across the 44 structures registered in Somerset County. It is about 22% above the Maine average of 65 m across 1,018 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 265 m, which puts the top of the structure 344 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279590, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Forks in Somerset County, Maine, at coordinates 45.34553, -69.96911, with the site address filed as "Plum Creek Timber Co Logging Road". Somerset County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 16 Maine counties with registrations, and 35 of them are marked constructed. Maine as a whole has 1,018 registrations, the 43rd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Jackman, ME · 1020844, a guyed tower at 129 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1279590 on Jun 3, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 782 in Maine.
Who owns antenna structure 1279590?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. 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 208 in Maine. 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 2025-ANE-3602-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 1279590?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 344 m (1,128 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279590?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279590?
It is located near West Forks, Somerset County, Maine at Plum Creek Timber Co Logging Road (45.34553, -69.96911). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279590?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Somerset County, ME?
Somerset County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 16 counties in Maine.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279590, weekly bulk file.
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 1279590, West Forks, Somerset County, Maine”, https://towercensus.com/towers/maine/west-forks-1279590 (data as of October 13, 2026).