Antenna structures in Steele County, North Dakota
At a glance
Steele County, North Dakota has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 50th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.50% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1053008 near Finley at 110 m (360 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Steele County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 8 registrations, Steele County ranks 50th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 110 m, is about 39% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Steele County?
The most common filed structure type in Steele County is tower (code TOWER), with 3 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (2).
By registration status: 8 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 Steele County?
STEELE COUNTY holds the most registrations in Steele County, with 2 of the 8. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (1), Cellco Partnership (1) and Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Steele County have registered structures?
Registrations in Steele County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Finley (5), Aneta (1), Hope (1) and Portland (1).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Steele County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley · 1053008 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Aneta · 1046472 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Finley · 1233678 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Finley · 1325390 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hope · 1258124 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Portland · 1267138 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Finley · 1040001 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Finley · 1307537 | 43 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Steele County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Steele County, North Dakota, 8 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 Steele County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Steele County is registration 1053008, a guyed tower near Finley at 110 m (360 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Steele County?
STEELE COUNTY holds the most registrations in Steele County (2), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (1).
What kind of towers are in Steele County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (3 of 8 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Steele County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/steele-county (data as of October 6, 2026).