Name
Radar Bunkers
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Overview
Description
Off Blackjack Road, in Galena, Illinois, sits an obscure relic of the Cold War missile defense network. This radar station was originally tasked with monitoring airspace to detect incoming threats and relay with other radar sites throughout the nation. When the United States began disarming the nukes, these radar stations were decommissioned and scrapped.
Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
Hazards
Security Measures
- A cattle gate prevents you from driving down the old access road.
Required Equipment
- binoculars
- gloves
- long pants / sleeves
- towelettes
- Grain Belt
Physical Information
Address
Blackjack Road
Galena, Illinois
United States
Owner: Department of Natural Resources
Blackjack Road
Galena, Illinois
United States
Owner: Department of Natural Resources
Interesting Features
The old access road leading down to the radar bunkers is interesting in that it features gutters with dedicated drains, which is unusual so far out in the wilderness.
Historical Dates
Built: 0
Closed: 0
Closed: 0
Recommended Equipment
Blackberry Brandy
History
During the Cold War, radar sites like these were built as a vast defense network. This bunker was decommissioned decades ago, and now rots as an obscure relic of that bygone era.
Media Coverage
Future Plans
These Cold War relics will continue to rot, hidden from view, forever.
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Validation
This location's validation is current.
It was last validated by
Opheliaism on 9/21/2011 6:32 AM.
Latest Changes
- on Sep 21 11 at 6:32, Opheliaism validated this location
- on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
- on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
- on Sep 21 11 at 4:41, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
- on Sep 21 11 at 4:30, Clockwork added some pictures to a gallery
- on Aug 9 11 at 15:54, Opheliaism validated this location
- on Aug 8 11 at 23:16, Clockwork made this location available
- on Aug 8 11 at 23:14, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
- on Aug 8 11 at 23:14, Clockwork updated gallery Cold Day For Cold War Bunkers
- on Aug 8 11 at 23:05, Clockwork added some pictures to a gallery
Forum Threads about this Location
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went to see this for myself, it was ok i suppose | Bo | 0 | 14 | 10/27/2024 7:25 AM by Bo |
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Visited a Few Days Ago 06/03/2023 | SummerSoldier | 0 | 175 | 6/5/2023 4:31 PM by SummerSoldier |
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Visited after permafrost. | Angelgallie19 | 0 | 288 | 2/7/2019 1:26 AM by Angelgallie19 |
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Visited after permafrost. | Angelgallie19 | 0 | 210 | 2/7/2019 1:09 AM by Angelgallie19 |
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