 The conspicuous conical white painted Baltimore Beacon, sometimes called the 'pillar of salt' or 'Lot's wife' is approximately 50 feet (15.2m) high and 5 yards (4.6m) in diameter at the base.The vent, mentioned by Halpin in 1849 was obviously vulnerable and at a later date was replaced by a sphere.Baltimore attracts visitors and the resident population increases in summer months due to the summer homes that have been built in the area.