Elk Summit Lookout
US 233, ID 19
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 233, ID 19 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho) |
| Date Registered | August 25, 1997 |
| Nominated by | Gary Weber, Idaho Registrar |
| Location |
Nez Perce National Forest Idaho County, Idaho |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 52.746' W 115° 32.396' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 52' 45" W 115° 32' 24" N 45.879100° W 115.539927° |
| Elevation | 6,365 ft (1,940 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Elk City Ranger District |
Description
One of only four active Aermotor lookouts remaining in the USFS Northern Region, Elk Summit has been a lookout site since a crow’s nest observation point was established there in 1911. The 100’ tower with 7’ x 7’ cab was built in 1934 and is still used on an as-needed basis by the Elk City Ranger District of the Nez Perce National Forest.
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Ground cabin
Aerial view of ground cabin