Norton Ridge Lookout
US 1452, ID 145
Norton Ridge Lookout
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1452, ID 145 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho) |
| Date Registered | October 3, 2020 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location |
Boise National Forest Valley County, Idaho |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 51.642' W 114° 55.561' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 51' 39" W 114° 55' 34" N 44.860701° W 114.926021° |
| Elevation | 8,437 ft (2,572 m) |
| Built | 1933 |
| Administered by | US Forest Service - Boise National Forest |
| Cooperators | Payette National Forest |
Description
The Norton Ridge Lookout was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 and is located within the boundaries of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.
It is a ground mounted L-4 standard design of the 1930’s and is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Treasure Valley Back Country Horsemen replaced the roof and did some paint work on the lookout in 2014.
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