Antenna structures in Alger County, Michigan
At a glance
Alger County, Michigan has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 79th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.39% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1203025 near Sundel at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Alger County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 24 registrations, Alger County ranks 79th of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 105 m, about 42% above the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 45% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Alger County?
The most common filed structure type in Alger County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (45.8%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (6).
By registration status: 16 constructed, 6 canceled, 1 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Alger County?
MICHIGAN, STATE OF holds the most registrations in Alger County, with 6 of the 24. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), Alltel Corporation (3) and American Tower Limited Partnership (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Alger County have registered structures?
Registrations in Alger County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Munising (10), Grand Marais (4), Trenary (3), Shingleton (2) and Sundel (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Alger County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sundel · 1203025 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Grand Marais · 1017389 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Melstrand · 1212638 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Grand Marais · 1212640 | 152 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Munising · 1208520 | 147 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Shingleton · 1282076 | 139 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Trenary · 1000196 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Trenary · 1064970 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Munising · 1006776 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Munising · 1212683 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Munising · 1284145 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Munising · 1000692 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Grand Marais · 1263708 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Grandmarais · 1263735 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Shingleton · 1280645 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Autrain · 1326228 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Grand Marais · 1212246 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Deerton · 1309055 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Munising · 1261401 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Munising · 1001661 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Munising · 1241582 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Munising · 1055083 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Munising · 1005802 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Trenary · 1277311 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Alger County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Alger County, Michigan, 16 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 Alger County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Alger County is registration 1203025, a guyed tower near Sundel at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Alger County?
MICHIGAN, STATE OF holds the most registrations in Alger County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Alger County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 24 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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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 Alger County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/alger-county (data as of October 13, 2026).