Thunder Mountain Lookout Site
In 1926, a cupola cabin was built. The lookout person was Mark Cook who was struck by lightning in his cabin. Luckily, he suffered only minor burns of the hands, feet, and buttocks. The cabin, however, was struck again and destroyed a few years later.
In 1934, a 50-foot wooden tower with L-4 cab was built.
Both coexisted until they were removed in the 1950s.
Lookout Elevation: 6,560 feet
Hiking Distance: Have not visited yet
Elevation Gain: Have not visited yet
County: Pend Oreille
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Thunder Mountain Fire Lookout
Thunder Mountain Fire Lookout in 1930
Thunder Mountain Fire Lookout in 1930
Thunder Mountain Fire Lookout Tower
Thunder Mountain Fire Lookout in 1950s
Newspaper article that I believe is the Thunder Mountain tower.
1942 USGS, 1958 update
1957 Metsker map
I believe is the Thunder Mountain lookout but the image was not labeled.
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