Argentine Rock Lookout
US 601, CA 72
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 601, CA 72 (view other lookouts in United States, California) |
| Date Registered | September 21, 2004 |
| Nominated by | Kathy Allison |
| Location |
Plumas National Forest Plumas County, California |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 57.143' W 120° 45.740' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 57' 09" W 120° 45' 44" N 39.952380° W 120.762330° |
| Elevation | 7,151 ft (2,180 m) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Mt. Hough Ranger District |
Description
Scenically perched on a rocky peak on the Mt. Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest, Argentine Rock Lookout was in active service until 1980. Construction on the 11' enclosed tower with C-3 cab and catwalk was begun in 1934 and first staffed in 1936.
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October 21, 2005: Bruce Livingston
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | No Response |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Needs TLC. Framing OK, Roof failing, Stairs missing, Cab floor poor. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | Nice View |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Good gravel road - 7 miles from pavement, 6 miles East of Quincy.Last 1/2 mile a bit rough but 2wd OK. Medium clearance. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
No
Met with Forest Archiologist, Dan Elliott at L.O. Discussed feasibility of restoration. If we can convince the agency, this is a doable project.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |