Antenna structures in Big Stone County, Minnesota
At a glance
Big Stone County, Minnesota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 81st-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.40% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1260052 near Chokio at 129 m (423 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Big Stone County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 16 registrations, Big Stone County ranks 81st of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 129 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Big Stone County?
The most common filed structure type in Big Stone County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (4) and lattice tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Big Stone County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Big Stone County, with 5 of the 16. The next largest are Rural Cellular Corporation (4), CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Big Stone County have registered structures?
Registrations in Big Stone County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ortonville (6), Chokio (2), Graceville (2), Johnson (2) and Correll (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Big Stone County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chokio · 1260052 | 129 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Graceville · 1020162 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Chokio · 1053195 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Johnson · 1259985 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Johnson · 1259996 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Correll · 1260895 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Ortonville · 1023387 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Ortonville · 1042088 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ortonville · 1035722 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Odessa · 1294282 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Beardsley · 1303040 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Ortonville · 1260897 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Graceville · 1243226 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Clinton · 1308631 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 15 | Ortonville · 1314997 | 18 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Ortonville · 1290355 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Big Stone County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Big Stone County, Minnesota, 11 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 Big Stone County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Big Stone County is registration 1260052, a lattice tower near Chokio at 129 m (423 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Big Stone County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Big Stone County (5), followed by Rural Cellular Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Big Stone County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 16 registrations), then guyed tower (4).
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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 Big Stone County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/big-stone-county (data as of October 13, 2026).