Tobias Peak Lookout
US 313, CA 37
Tobias Peak Lookout - 1999
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 313, CA 37 (view other lookouts in United States, California) |
| Date Registered | May 5, 1999 |
| Location |
Sequoia National Forest Tulare County, California |
| Coordinates |
N 35° 50.997' W 118° 34.342' (view using Google Maps) N 35° 50' 60" W 118° 34' 21" N 35.849955° W 118.572367° |
| Elevation | 8,218 ft (2,505 m) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Hot Springs Ranger District |
Description
Tobias Peak Lookout, on the Hot Springs District of the Sequoia National Forest was built by the Forest service and the CCC in 1935. Located in the Sierra Nevada range of California, the 14' x 14' C3 cab with catwalk sits atop a 3' foundation. In active service continuously since 1935 (with the exception of 1947 and 1986) the nomination included a complete roster of observers stationed there over the years. The current observer has been there since 1992. In her nomination report she added: "Naturally I am anxious to have Tobias registered as neither the tower or myself are getting any younger."
Map
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Photos
2011
Photo courtesy of Buck Rock Collection
Visit Reports
January 29, 2004: Mary Ann Evans
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Needs two or three wood planks on Deck and support work for railings. Short steps, but loose. Asbestos Tiles on floor. Deck needs more chipping before painting. No outside help on any of the painting or chipping. Orders for lookout is NOT toclimb on ldder to do the top part of cab. Painting has been done on all lowers levels. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | Crew Two of Tule/Hot Springs district has taken upon themselves to fell on or two trees when they can, but only the dead or diseased ones.This is not inBlack and White on maintenance work order. |
| Other enroachments? | Trees |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | NHLR sign will be up for the 2004 fire season. Lookout made one directional sign. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | Yes |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Yes |