Antenna structures in McLean County, North Dakota
At a glance
McLean County, North Dakota has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 14th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 2.5% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1306886 near Ruso at 127 m (415 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does McLean County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 40 registrations, McLean County ranks 14th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 127 m, is about 55% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in McLean County?
The most common filed structure type in McLean County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (57.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (9) and lattice tower (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 7 dismantled, 2 terminated, 2 canceled and 2 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 McLean County?
CTI Towers Assets II, LLC and Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership hold the most registrations in McLean County, 7 each of the 40. Other owners include CCATT LLC (3), Minot AFB (3) and WWC Holding Co., Inc. (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in McLean County have registered structures?
Registrations in McLean County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Garrison (9), Underwood (5), Turtle Lake (4), Washburn (4) and Max (3).
Every registration
All 40 structures in McLean County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruso · 1306886 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Ruso · 1293873 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Wilton · 1273149 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | Coleharbor · 1243411 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Max · 1250760 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Garrison · 1255009 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Underwood · 1256374 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Turtle Lake · 1260349 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Underwood · 1206063 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Max · 1049674 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Underwood · 1266146 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Underwood · 1271076 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Roseglen · 1309856 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Terminated |
| 14 | Roseglen · 1324792 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Washburn · 1261656 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Garrison · 1059679 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Balfour · 1279817 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Garrison · 1279818 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Benedict · 1279837 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Garrison · 1018755 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Stanton · 1048755 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 22 | Turtle Lake · 1048756 | 86 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Garrison · 1241583 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Garrison · 1045821 | 80 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 25 | Washburn · 1243423 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 26 | Garrison · 1262906 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Roseglen · 1320584 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Butte · 1039991 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Kongsberg · 1253430 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Washburn · 1063813 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Garrison · 1259719 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Washburn · 1059680 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Riverdale · 1276554 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | Riverdale · 1279386 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Butte · 1234918 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Turtle Lake · 1260853 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Max · 1208372 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Turtle Lake · 1264850 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Underwood · 1049675 | 23 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 40 | Garrison · 1259872 | 19 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in McLean County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in McLean County, North Dakota, 27 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 McLean County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in McLean County is registration 1306886, a guyed tower near Ruso at 127 m (415 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in McLean County?
CTI Towers Assets II, LLC and Northwest Dakota Cellular of North Dakota Limited Partnership are tied for the most registrations in McLean County, with 7 each.
What kind of towers are in McLean County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 40 registrations), then guyed tower (9).
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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 McLean County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/mclean-county (data as of October 13, 2026).