Carey Dome Fire Lookout
US 268, ID 26
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 268, ID 26 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho) |
| Date Registered | June 1, 1998 |
| Location |
Payette National Forest Idaho County, Idaho |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 24.078' W 115° 54.235' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 24' 05" W 115° 54' 14" N 45.401300° W 115.903913° |
| Elevation | 7,667 ft (2,337 m) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Krassel Ranger District |
Description
The last active fire tower on the Fayette National Forest, Carey Dome Lookout was placed into service in 1934. The 721 Aermotor tower with 7’ x 7’ metal cab is eligible for the National Register of Historic Sites. The observer’s residence is a Rocky Mountain style log cabin.
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