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UER Forum > Archived US: South > Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX (Viewed 1647 times)
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Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
< on 9/11/2009 11:00 PM >
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While out riding the motorcycle the other weekend, I stumbled upon something interesting -- an old Nike Missile site. I had no idea what I had found at the time, but I knew something good was just over the fence. Just beyond the guard shack, I could see some kind of platform. I didn't know what it was, but I knew it was definitely out of place among the bare fields all around me.

When I got back home, I looked it up on google earth and I immediately recognized what I had seen. I'm kind of a Cold War history buff so I'm somewhat familiar with the Nike Program. I guess I had forgotten that there was a site in Alvarado.

The site consists of two parts: a radar/control facility and a launch complex. Both are spread apart by a half mile or so. I couldn't attach the .kmz link, so get on google earth and do a search for "nike pkwy, alvarado, tx" and you'll see the launch facility to the south, and the radar/control facility to the north.

I didn't even see the launch facility when I was out riding. I might make another trip out this weekend to see what it looks like. Not sure what potential this site has for UE. The control facility looks maintained, but I didn't see any activity. Not sure about the launch facility. One thing is for sure though. This far out, people shoot first and ask questions later.

fyi, there are several other Nike sites around DFW: Denton, Terrell, Ft. Wolters and Alvarado. Duncanville hosted the area's command/control site, but has no missiles located there.

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 1 on 9/12/2009 12:06 AM >
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Looks interesting, the only nike base I've investigated in D/FW is the one in Denton, and someone is living in the Radar/Base and the launch site is locked up tight with a cell antenna and some UNT facility in the property. Looks like the launch site on google maps/street view in Alvarado is occupied by someone.

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 2 on 9/12/2009 3:09 AM >
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wow awesome find!

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 3 on 9/12/2009 4:20 AM >
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The Alvarado site(s) was known as DF-50. Both IFC & Launch Battery are apparently privately owned. I have an email address for the IFC site owner, if you want to try contacting him, explain your interest, & ask for permission to visit & document it.

No one whose opinion matters will think you're less of a man if you got permission to UE a site.


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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 4 on 9/12/2009 5:21 AM >
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Is that the one you took me to 2X?
The one now owned by Mormons or whatever?

I'm a blatant waste of time and resources.
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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 5 on 9/12/2009 11:37 AM >
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Posted by Barry Kooda
Is that the one you took me to 2X?
The one now owned by Mormons or whatever?


Mormons? Hardly. I think theyre 7 Day Adventurists or the Arthur Murray Learn to Dance in 7 days ensemble or something.


Posted by /-/ooligan
No one whose opinion matters will think you're less of a man if you got permission to UE a site.

/-/oolie


1. we're not really sure if he is a man to begin with now are we??

2. there will always be an asterisk beside his UER Infiltration permanent record just like that home run hitting steroid takin guy..

3. please explain, whose opinion does matter ?
[last edit 9/12/2009 11:44 AM by Explorer Zero - edited 1 times]

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 6 on 9/12/2009 2:23 PM >
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About the control complex, I think Barry may be right. I have a book on the subject which lists the control complex as being owned by "New Life Ministries". The launch complex is supposedly in the hands of a "private owner."

This control complex originally had 4 radars: Target Tracking Radar (TTR), Missile Tracking Radar (MTR), Acquisition Radar (ACQR), and the high power acquisition radar (HIPAR). The big platform I saw was for one of these, but sadly, no radars are still there. Site was active from 9/60-10/68.

The launch complex has three magazines with a total of 18 Nike-Hercules missiles. The Hercules was about 40' long, 3' wide, could be equipped with a high explosive or nuclear warhead, used solid propellant to reach speeds of 3.65 mach and 100kft altitude/96 mile range.

I probably won't go to the trouble of trying to get a legit tour. I was just posting this to the group to see if anyone knew about it.

As for me, I'm a dude, 34, Cedar Hill, Tx. So, what's the asterisk all about anyway?

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 7 on 9/12/2009 2:58 PM >
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dont worry about the asterisk nobody is really worried about that or keeping score except those that only explore with pre-mission and think this is some sort of competition where everyone has to be equal

like soccer (and we know they dont use roids) just sayin

and yeah Barrys right it is teh Mormons

they keep the white salamander in magazine 3
[last edit 9/12/2009 3:02 PM by Explorer Zero - edited 1 times]

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 8 on 9/20/2009 2:49 AM >
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This is cool!

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take all these unmarked roads,
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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 9 on 12/28/2009 2:08 PM >
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Sounds cool but...



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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 10 on 12/28/2009 6:27 PM >
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that'd mean somebody gotta actually explore something first



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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 11 on 12/28/2009 11:29 PM >
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Posted by 2Xplorations
that'd mean somebody gotta actually explore something first




Not me!
I'm skeert...

I'm a blatant waste of time and resources.
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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 12 on 7/21/2010 6:38 PM >
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I can't believe nobody has explored t his yet, I may do so pretty soon.
http://www.waymark...ery_Alvarado_Texas

edit (second link):
http://www.waymark...IFC_Alvarado_Texas
[last edit 7/21/2010 6:41 PM by ferris209 - edited 2 times]

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 13 on 7/21/2010 9:40 PM >
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Posted by ferris209
I can't believe nobody has explored t his yet, I may do so pretty soon.
http://www.waymark...ery_Alvarado_Texas

edit (second link):
http://www.waymark...IFC_Alvarado_Texas


I can't believe that either! Im almost certain nobody has.

Posted by ferris209
I felt compelled to send in $5, I wished it was more, but having a wife and child with a cops salary is somehow not the best living!!!



You still a cop?



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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 14 on 7/22/2010 2:25 AM >
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Ive been eyeing the one in Denton for a while now, This one looks almost identical, but more intact!

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 15 on 7/22/2010 3:29 AM >
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lots of big talk but no actual exploring



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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 16 on 7/22/2010 5:28 AM >
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It wasn't worth taking pictures of... The original description is more exciting.
[last edit 7/22/2010 5:28 AM by Happiedaze - edited 1 times]

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 17 on 7/23/2010 3:45 PM >
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Posted by 2Xplorations

You still a cop?



Yep.

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 18 on 7/26/2010 5:30 PM >
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stopped by on my way back from Austin this morning
the control site is obviously being lived in by somebody so I didn't even try getting in there. right after I pulled in the driveway of the launch site the owner showed up in his truck. luckily I was still in my car so I was able to say I was just turning around.

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Re: Old Nike Missile site in Alvarado, TX
<Reply # 19 on 7/26/2010 6:30 PM >
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Posted by Superlocrian
stopped by on my way back from Austin this morning
the control site is obviously being lived in by somebody so I didn't even try getting in there. right after I pulled in the driveway of the launch site the owner showed up in his truck. luckily I was still in my car so I was able to say I was just turning around.


Why didn't you ask him for a tour?

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