Dunn Mountain Lookout - Stevens County

Somehow, the Dunn Mountain Lookout has remained unknown and off the lookout lists for 80 years. I first learned about it in 2017 in the National Archives finding the list of State lookouts in 1942. The list gives the location, elevation and type of structure (a ground house). Then, in 2020, I noticed on Ron Kemnows website that he had found a few newspaper articles about Dunn. A site visit is needed to confirm an actual lookout was built although 2 of the 3 documents claim it did exist.

May 17, 1941: “Completion of the forest service to the crest of Dunn mountain was accomplished last week Thursday by forest service crews. The forestry department contemplates the construction of a lookout on the mountain in the summer.” (The Colville Examiner)

June 7, 1941: “Rangers and technical employees of the Colville district of the state forestry division were busy this week perfecting their new radio network recently installed by R. M. Fuller, state radio technician. Stationary two-way sets have been installed in lookouts on Mt. Spokane, Dunn mountain and Stranger mountain. The Colville and Deer Park offices each have a portable two-way set as part of their equipment.” (The Colville Examiner)