Antenna structures in McHenry County, North Dakota
At a glance
McHenry County, North Dakota has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 21st-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.5% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1247997 near Granville at 122 m (399 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McHenry County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 24 registrations, McHenry County ranks 21st of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, about 11% below the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 122 m, is about 70% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McHenry County?
The most common filed structure type in McHenry County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (29.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 4 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in McHenry County?
CTI Towers Assets II, LLC holds the most registrations in McHenry County, with 7 of the 24. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (6), North Central RSA 2 of North Dakota Limited Partnership (4) and CCATT LLC (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McHenry County have registered structures?
Registrations in McHenry County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Towner (7), Upham (3), Velva (3), Granville (2) and Anamoose (2).
Every registration
All 24 structures in McHenry County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upham · 1291988 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 2 | Granville · 1247997 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Berwick · 1049781 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Towner · 1251946 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Anamoose · 1260757 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Drake · 1260758 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Karlsruhe · 1241902 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Granville · 1302562 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Velva · 1250933 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Anamoose · 1318382 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Velva · 1292119 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Drake · 1285064 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Upham · 1296440 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Towner · 1274991 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Deering · 1241034 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Upham · 1234907 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Balfour · 1208387 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Towner · 1287580 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Orrin · 1050489 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Velva · 1232160 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Towner · 1278964 | 31 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 22 | Towner · 1289658 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Towner · 1290749 | 15 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 24 | Towner · 1290751 | 15 m | Monopole | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McHenry County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in McHenry County, North Dakota, 18 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 McHenry County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McHenry County is registration 1247997, a guyed tower near Granville at 122 m (399 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McHenry County?
CTI Towers Assets II, LLC holds the most registrations in McHenry County (7), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (6).
What kind of towers are in McHenry County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 24 registrations), then guyed tower (6).
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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 McHenry County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/mchenry-county (data as of October 13, 2026).