La Cumbre Peak Lookout
US 882, CA 92
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 882, CA 92 (view other lookouts in United States, California) |
| Date Registered | June 19, 2010 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location |
Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara County, California |
| Coordinates |
N 34° 29.674' W 119° 42.757' (view using Google Maps) N 34° 29' 40" W 119° 42' 45" N 34.494560° W 119.712610° |
| Elevation | 3,975 ft (1,212 m) |
| Built | 1945 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Santa Barbara Ranger District |
Description
Built in 1946 for the Los Padres National Forest, La Cumbre Peak Lookout was an innovative experimental design with sloped glass and relatively high walls. Because of the relatively high cost at the time ($6,500), it was the only model constructed.
The new structure replaced a California Region 5 Plan 4AR cabin on a 10 foot open timber tower.
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Photos
Original cabin - California Region 4A - Circa 1920's
1931
Photo courtesy of USFS - Craig R. Carey Collection
Guest Register
New lookout under construction with old building visible