Antenna structures in Carlton County, Minnesota
At a glance
Carlton County, Minnesota has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 37th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1020166 near Barnum at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carlton County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 37 registrations, Carlton County ranks 37th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carlton County?
The most common filed structure type in Carlton County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 17 registrations (45.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and tower (7). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 8 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Carlton County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carlton County, with 9 of the 37. The next largest are Minnesota, State of (6), Rural Cellular Corporation (5) and Cloquet, City of (Minnesota) (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carlton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carlton County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cloquet (12), Moose Lake (4), Barnum (3), Cromwell (3) and Wrenshall (3).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Carlton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnum · 1020166 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Cromwell · 1057603 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Tamarack · 1273375 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Cloquet · 1020198 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Mahtowa · 1287652 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Cromwell · 1293821 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Wrenshall · 1277927 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Barnum · 1023810 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Barnum · 1024532 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Cromwell · 1061302 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Kettle River · 1271718 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Holyoke · 1334373 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Sawyer · 1220013 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Moose Lake · 1210726 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Cloquet · 1272595 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Wrenshall · 1272461 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Esko · 1025199 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Esko · 1025200 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Moose Lake · 1295336 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Wrenshall · 1319676 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Cloquet · 1208013 | 61 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Cloquet · 1229157 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Cloquet · 1229374 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Cloquet · 1234206 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Carlton · 1320110 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Scanlon · 1241817 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Moose Lake · 1307344 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Carlton · 1328783 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Cloquet · 1242156 | 59 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 30 | Cloquet · 1253140 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Cloquet · 1274919 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Carlton · 1027439 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Scanlon · 1204550 | 32 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Moose Lake · 1239454 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Cloquet · 1064914 | 14 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Cloquet · 1322547 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Cloquet · 1324612 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carlton County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Carlton County, Minnesota, 28 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 Carlton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carlton County is registration 1020166, a guyed tower near Barnum at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carlton County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carlton County (9), followed by Minnesota, State of (6).
What kind of towers are in Carlton County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (17 of 37 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 Carlton County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/carlton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).