This is a monopine, which is a cell phone tower disguised to look like a pine tree. Companies use these stealth towers (often called “camouflaged cell towers”) to blend infrastructure into the natural landscape and reduce visual pollution, especially in scenic or rural areas. This specific one is located right off Saddle Road in Waimea, Hawaii, positioned near the trees to make it less conspicuous against the skyline—though the dense cluster of antennas at the very top usually gives the secret away!
Name: Cellphone Tower in Disguise
Lat, Long: 19.8143884,-155.6333144
Location: Waimea, Hawaii, USA
https://www.weirdgoogleearth.com/2026/06/19/cellphone-tower-in-disguise/https://www.weirdgoogleearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pine-1024x576.jpg?v=1783115630https://www.weirdgoogleearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pine-150x150.jpg?v=1783115630WeirderCommunicationsHuman Creationscell towers,monopineThis is a monopine, which is a cell phone tower disguised to look like a pine tree. Companies use these stealth towers (often called 'camouflaged cell towers') to blend infrastructure into the natural landscape and reduce visual pollution, especially in scenic or rural areas. This specific one is located...WeirderWeirderWeirder@ianevitch.comEditorWeird Google Earth
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