Since
shortly before the turn of the century, government personnel have stood
guard over western lands. In Klamath, Lake, and Modoc Country, fire lookouts
open to the public offer breathtaking views from the top of the world as
well as a chance to visit history.
Early fire lookouts were simply scaffolds, attached precariously to trees and offering little shelter to the early fire observers.
Most surviving fire lookout towers, built n the 20's and 30's, are 14' by 14' structures assembled from pre-manufactured kits and packed up to mountain peaks by truck or even mule train. Windows offered a 360-degree view of the area for the occupant. All the comforts of home were available: wood stove, bed and lantern.
1. Bald
Butte
2. Crater
Lake National Park
3. Calimus
Butte
4. Hager Mountain
5. Pelican
Butte
6. Schonchin
Butte
7. Likely
Mountain
8. Herd Peak
9. Green Mountain
10. Fremont
Point Cabin
11. Sugar
Hill Lookout