![]() The base flagpole still stands after nearly 50 years! Local mountain bikers had built a neat ramp on this foundation. There were numerous paved paths leading off into the woods. Looking up the road toward the site from the gate. No sign of it now other than a depression in the ground. The guard shack was reportedly on the right just inside the Images from May, 2011 site visit to IFC radar site ![]() The pictures below are of the IFC (radar) site on Del Reeves Road in Portland. Remnants of the security fencing to the right of the entrance. In addition toĪrmed guards some Nike sites used attack dogs.Ī contributor submitted the photos below of the remains of one of the Portland Nike missile underground batteries taken in 2009. They allegedly painted a large black "X" on the back of the launch control trailer to prove that they had been there! One contributor recounted the story of how Navy Seals penetrated a Nike missile battery in a test of security by utilizing the overhead power lines. We found thick telephone cable and 3 phase power running through the forest connecting this site to the corresponding IFC site on nearby Del Reeves Rd. It's unusual to find three phase power out in the middle of nowhere. Remains of an unknown device or structure.Ī hint that there are sub-surface structures, particularly under the missile battery area. Spots of glue the held the floor tiles down in the enlisted barracks. ".rifles and gas masks were also stored in a secure room in that building." according to one contributor. The battery area has been covered with wood chips.įoundation of the BOQ and medical office. Small building foundation near the missile battery, perhaps the missile assembly building? The underground batteries were partially filled and then covered over with fill. ![]() The remains of one of the launcher "pits" can be seen here. These steps would have connected the guard shack to theĪll that's left of the guard shack is this foundation.Ĭlose up of well worn stairs to the enlisted barracks.įrom the lower base this road leads to the missile battery area. The guard house would have been just past the gate on the right. (Below) Launch site photos from a August, 2010 visit.Įntrance. ![]() (Above) View of one of the underground "pits", 2010. ![]()
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