The CCC and the Minnesota DNR built the Ben Draper Fire Tower in 1937 on land donated by Ben Draper, an early settler in the area. The 110' Aeromotor steel tower with a 7' x 7' metal cab was staffed regularly during fire season until 1990 and is now used on an emergency basis and also for a radio repeater. Source

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Stepping stone at base of tower. View upward.
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Father and daughters climbing the tower. Base of the tower.