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Fire lookouts

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Fire spotters; Fire watchers, Forest; Firewatchers, Forest; Forest fire lookouts; Forest fire watchers; Lookouts, Fire; Spotters, Fire

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Dutchman Peak Lookout, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS025:01.91
Scope and Contents The documents describe Dutchman Peak Lookout built in 1927 as significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The evaluation expects Dutchman Peak Lookout to receive placement on the National Registry of Historic Places. Dutchman Peak parcel, initially an 80-acre parcel privately own by William Spaulding, was acquired by the Forest Service from the county through the lack of payment of taxes in 1922. Included are correspondence and images...
Dates: 1998

Hershberger Mountain Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Douglas County, Oregon, 1991

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS025:01.87
Scope and Contents The "Summary Site Evaluation and Rehabilitation Project Description of the Hershberger Mountain Lookout" provides details of the setting and structural description of the lookout. It also notes the potential of being placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The historical background provides the names and dates of men who worked in the lookout. Also included are site evaluations and an impact study of the rehabilitation project. Included are images of the structure...
Dates: 1991

Lookouts, Siskiyou National Forests Research, 1991-1994

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS025:02.45
Scope and Contents

The materials continue the research for the Siskiyou National Forest lookouts. Documents include indepth information on the lookouts with focus on the watchtowers at the Hershberger Mountain and Wildhorse. The booklet "Fire Lookouts on the Deschutes National Forest" was copied and sent to Kay in September 1999. The nomination form for the Snoqualmie National Forest lookout on Mt. Baker is included. Images of maps, structures, and handwritten notes are also available.

Dates: 1991-1994

Memoirs: Harold C. (Chris) Chriswell, 1933 to 1971

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll18/id/2583
Dates: 1989; 1997

Mt. Stella Lookout, Prospect Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon, 1998

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 01
Identifier: MSS025:01.78
Scope and Contents

The "Proposed U.S. Cellular Communications Tower at Mt. Stella, near Mt. Stella Lookout." The report includes the proposal of placement for the installation of a cellphone communications tower placement near the lookout tower. A drawing of the living quarters for the tower and placement of the garage. An image of the Rogue National Forest with the installation of the lookout on the map.

Dates: 1998

Rogues: Volume I - No. 1-4

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll18/id/3299

Rogues: Volume II - No. 1-4

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll18/id/3096

Rogues: Volume III - No. 1-4

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll18/id/3882

Rogues: Volume IV - No. 1-4

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://cdm16085.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16085coll18/id/3735

Squaw Peak Lookout, Applegate Ranger District, Rogue River National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon

 File — Box 07: Series MSS025:01 [Barcode: 35138008116391], Folder: 13
Identifier: MSS025:01.90
Scope and Contents

The research documents concerning the Squaw Peak Lookout describe the lookout as built in 1943, and significant for its place in the development of fire detection in the Rogue River National Forest. The lookout's history represents Fire Suppression in the forest between 1918 and 1943. Materials note Squaw Peak Lookout's consideration for placement on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Dates: 1976-1999