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Historic Photos - PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN

Subject: Fire Lookouts

[Photographer unknown]. 8-27-1963. Desolation Butte Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest. Dale Ranger District. Locality: T.8S., R.34E. Size: 3 1/2 x 5.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality. Desolation Butte Lookout tower. Developed in 1923 with a 50' steel tower and frame cabin living quarters, the present 67' treated timber tower with R-6 flat cab was built in 1961 and is staffed every summer. Negatives included.
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[Photographer unknown] 1960. Madison Butte Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D.
Abstract: This color photo is in very good condition. It shows two men next to a jeep on right side of photo. This is a 13' 4" flat-roofed cab, clad in metal with steel catwalk on a 37' steel tower.
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[Photographer unknown] 1960. Madison Butte Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. Locality: T5S R27E. Size: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
Abstract: These photos are in good condition and show two different views of the Madision Butte Lookout tower.
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[Photographer unknown] 1955. Red Hill Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. Locality: T6S. R27E. Size: 5 x 4 and 8 x 10.
Abstract: This 30' pole L-5 fire lookout tower was built by 1936, and destroyed in 1957.
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[Photographer unknown].1932. Old Wheeler Point Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. T7S R24E S18.
Abstract: The old Wheeler Point fire lookout tower, it's cabin and outhouse. A clothesline full of laundry is stretched between the house and outhouse. The image is faded in the background where the tower stands.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Old Wheeler Point Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. T7S R24E S18.
Abstract: The old Wheeler Point fire lookout tower, before being torn down.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Old Wheeler Point Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. T7S R24E S18.
Abstract: The old Wheeler Point fire lookout tower as it is being torn down.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1960. New Wheeler Point Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Heppner R.D. T7S R24E S18.
Abstract: The new Wheeler Point fire lookout tower was built in 1959. A R-6 Flat Cab on a 67' Treated Timber tower. A garage is on left side of photo.
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POMEROY RANGER DISTRICT

[Photographer unknown]. 1954. Big Butte Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Pomeroy R.D. Washington. T7N R44E.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in very good condition. It is an interior shot of the lookout showing Vic Case operating the Osborne fire finder.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1959. Big Butte Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Pomeroy R.D. Washington. T7N R44E.
Abstract: This photo is in very good condition. Built in 1950, this is a L-4 / 82' TT-1 TH tower.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1959. Big Butte Lookout Garage. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Pomeroy R.D. Washington. T7N R44E.
Abstract: This photo is in very good condition. Garage is at the base of the tower with a Forest Service vehicle parked in front of it.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1963. Anatone Road. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Pomeroy R.D. Washington.
Abstract: Photo is in good condtion. A Forest Service sign on Anatone Road near Big Butte Lookout.
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[Photographer unknown] 9/24/1940. Oregon Butte Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F. Pomeroy R.D. Washington. Locality: T.7N., R.41E. Size: 8 x 10.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in fair condition. Gable roof L-4 on ground cab. There appears to be a child standing in the doorway of the lookout with a couple of adults inside.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Oregon Butte Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F. Pomeroy R.D. Washington. Locality: T.7N., R.41E.
Abstract: This photo is in very good condition.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Saddle Butte Fire Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Pomeroy R.D. Size: 8 x 10. Locality T7N R43E.
Abstract: This is a 20' pole L-4 tower built in 1932. It no longer exists. "Dick Shafer who was the Lookout there that year packed the lumber in on pack horses and assisted in the construction."
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WALLA WALLA RANGER DISTRICT

[Photographer unknown]. 1956. Bone Spring Fire Lookout. 482024. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Walla Walla R.D. T5N R39E
Abstract: This photo is in very good condition. Built in 1949, this is a R-6 Standard 1936 14' x 14' cab with an 82' or 83' TT-1 Tower. A house, garage, and truck at at the base of the tower.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1956. Bone Spring Fire Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F., Walla Walla R.D. T5N R39E
Abstract: Photos are in fairly good condition. Shows tower, house and garage. Third photo show house and garage with a different orientation.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Clearwater Fire Lookout Tower. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District, Garfield County, Washington. Size: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4
Abstract: This is a black and white photo of Clearwater Fire Lookout Tower. This 82' steel Aermotor tower with a 7' x 7' cab was built in 1938 by the CCC. Negative included
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[Photographer unknown]. 8-3-1955. High Ridge Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.2N., R.38E. Size: 7 x 5.
Abstract: This black and white photo has some scratches on it. High Ridge Lookout Tower. This is the orignal 24' pole L-4 tower built in 1941, it was replaced with a 67' treated timber tower with R-6 flat cab in 1959.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Hoodoo Fire Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District, Wallowa County, Oregon. Locality: T6N R42E. Size: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4
Abstract: Black and white photo of Hoodoo Fire Lookout Tower on the Walla Walla Ranger District. Built around 1933 by the CCC, this is a 110' steel Aermotor tower with a 7' x 7' cab. Negative included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Hoodoo Cabin. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla N.F. Walla Walla R.D. Locality: T6N R42E. Size: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4
Abstract: Photo is in fairly good condtion. Left side of photo is slightly faded. Hoodoo Cabin and Garage built by the CCC in 1933 for use by lookout. Negative included.
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[Photographer unknown]. 9-2-1953. Lookout Mountain Buildings. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T4N R40E. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: This black and white photographs is if high quality and shows the lookout fire tower, house, and a couple of vehicles at Lookout Mountain. This is a standard 1936, 83' C-4 treated timber tower with L-4 cab and was built in 1948.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Lookout Mountain Fire Lookout Tower. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District, Union County, Oregon.
Abstract: This is a black and white photo of the original fire lookout tower on Lookout Mountain. It was built in 1935 with a 60' wooden observation tower that was later replaced. The cabin is also shown in the photo. Negative included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Mt. Emily Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District, Union County, Oregon.
Abstract: Photo is in very good condition.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1931. Summit Tree Tower. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.1S., R.37E. Size: 5 x 7.
Abstract: This black and white photo shows a fire lookout built at the top of a tree. A ladder is used to reached the platform (crow's nest) constructed at the top of the tree, 62' high. December 30, 1931.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1928. Summit Guard Station. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Locality: T.1S., R.37E. Size: 5 x 7.
Abstract: This black and white photo is in good condition. The caption reads, "Summit Ranger Station showing dilapidated condition of District Ranger summer headquarters and need for new building."
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[Photographer unknown] 1940. Table Rock Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F. Walla Walla R.D.
Abstract: Closeup of lookout from the south. 8/26/1940. D-6 cupola, 11' x 11'.
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[Photographer unknown] 1958. Table Rock Fire Lookout. USDA, Forest Service, Umatilla N.F. Walla Walla R.D.
Abstract: These color photos are in good condition. The old D-6 cupola was 11' x 11' and was torn down when the new one was built. The new lookout is a standard 1936 L-4 with a concrete understory was built 8-8-50.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1961. Tiptop Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla Ranger District. Size: 5 x 4.
Abstract: Photo is in very good condition.
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[Photographer unknown]. [1962]. Arbuckle Lookout Tower. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Locality: T4S R29E Size: 3 1/2 x 5.
Abstract: These black and white photos are of high quality, though the tower photo has a surface tear in the corner. The photo paper is printed "Jun 62". Established about 1930 with a 24' pole platform, this 83' wooden CT-4 tower, built in 1946, was last staffed in 1974 and removed in 1976. Negatives are included.
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[Photographer unknown]. [Date Unknown]. Tower Mountain Lookout. 247199. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Size: 5 1/2 x 3 1/4.
Abstract: Two almost identical photos of the fire tower were not scanned. Photo numbers for these are 247200 and 247201.
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[Photographer unknown]. 1957. Tower Mountain Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District. Size: 4 x 5. Date: 9-19-1957
Abstract: These black and white photos are of high quality. Aermotor 7'x7' cab; 88' tower. Cabin was originally located at Lucky Strike and was built by the CCC, moved to Tower Mountain in 1949. The second photo of the cabin appears to have been taken at a later date.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Tower Mountain Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District.
Abstract: This black and white photo is of high quality. Aermotor 7'x7' cab; 88' tower.
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[Photographer unknown]. [date unknown]. Pearson Lookout. USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest, Ukiah Ranger District, Umatilla County, Oregon. Locality: T6S R33E. Size: 3 1/2 x 5 3/4.
Abstract: These photos are of moderate quality. They show Pearson Fire Lookout Tower enclosed by a pole fence. This was a 93' wooden tower with 7x7' cab, built in 1935, and was destroyed in the 1970s. Living quarters were at Pearson Guard Station 1 mile north. Negative is included.
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