Munising Front Range Light
503 W Munising Ave, Munising, MI 49862, USA
Name and Location
The Munising Front Range Light is a historic lighthouse located in Munising, Michigan, USA. It serves as an important aid to navigation for mariners traveling through the waters of Lake Superior.Construction and History
The Munising Front Range Light was constructed in 1917 as part of a series of lights built along the Lake Superior shoreline to improve maritime safety and navigation. The light is situated on the west side of the lake, approximately 30 miles north of the Soo Locks, which connect Lake Superior to the other Great Lakes.
Architecture and Materials
No information available.
Light and Navigation
The Munising Front Range Light exhibits a white light with a characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it flashes every 15 seconds for three periods. The light has an effective intensity of 2,500,000 candelas and is visible for approximately 12 miles.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Munising Front Range Light is situated at the intersection of West Munising Avenue and M-28, in Munising, Michigan. Visitors can access the lighthouse by car, with parking available near the site. The light is not open to the public for tours, but it remains an iconic landmark in the area.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding area is characterized by rugged terrain, dense forests, and numerous lakes and rivers. The Munising Front Range Light offers a unique perspective on this natural beauty.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No information available.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse stands at a height of approximately 40 feet (12 meters) above mean high water mark, with a focal plane elevation of around 60 feet (18 meters).
Further Information
For more information on the Munising Front Range Light, visit its Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munising_Front_Range_Light">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munising_Front_Range_Light.
Details
Name | Munising Front Range Light |
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City | Munising |
Country | Usa |
Coordinates | 46.4150047, -86.6612604 |
Website | https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=569 |
Year of construction | 1917 |
Historic significance | important aid to navigation for mariners |
Stories | based on publicly available data |
Focal height | 18 |
Tower height | 12 |
Access description | by car |
Accessible | false |
Parking | true |
Landscape type | rocky coast |
View description | rugged terrain, dense forests, numerous lakes and rivers |
Guided tours | false |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 12 |
Automated | true |