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Although the lookout is gone, this lookout site is very popular due to it being a trailhead for several peaks in the Selkirk Mountains. Mount Roothaan is an easy one that is mostly a hike with an easy scramble on boulders at the end.
In 1932, there was a log cabin,
In 1934, a 40-foot pole L-4 tower was constructed.
In 1970, the log cabin was moved to the Kinner place on Priest Lake.
In 1977, the tower came down.
Lookout History:
Summit Elevation: 6,091 feet
Hiking Distance: Drive-up
Elevation Gain: Drive-up
Prominence: 0 feet
County: Boundary
Access: Higher clearance vehicle needed for final half mile only

Horton Ridge Lookout

See map. Low clearance vehicles park at the saddle about a half mile below the lookout site.
Access
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There are some views from the road just before reaching the lookout site
Some views of Priest Lake after starting up the access road
Horton Ridge Looking footing
Footing and parking area for the trail to Mount Roothaan
Horton Ridge Lookout in 1959
Horton Ridge Lookout in 1940