Tag:tower:type=observation

An observation tower is a structure used to observe surroundings and offers a good view.

How to Map

Set a node or draw as an area along the outline and tag it with

• man_made=tower
• tower:type=observation
• name=*
• direction=* can be used for the field of view, direction=0-360 for full 360° panoramic view.
• Publicly accessible towers are often also tourism=viewpoint.
• If the watchtower is historical, add historic=yes.

One use of an observation tower is a tower that used to watch for and report forest fire (Tour de surveillance des feux de forêt(fr))

This feature is listed as being used in CanVec in the CanVec: Buildings and structures (BS) feature theme.

Similar tags

• tower:type=watchtower
• tower:type=defensive
• leisure=bird_hide - objects for watching birds, may offer more limited view and be enclosed

Possible tagging mistakes

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