Walde Mountain Lookout
US 771, ID 61
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 771, ID 61 (view other lookouts in United States, Idaho) |
| Date Registered | April 6, 2009 |
| Nominated by | Gary Weber |
| Location |
Clearwater National Forest Idaho County, Idaho |
| Coordinates |
N 46° 14.750' W 115° 38.050' (view using Google Maps) N 46° 14' 45" W 115° 38' 03" N 46.245830° W 115.634170° |
| Elevation | 5,221 ft (1,591 m) |
| Built | 1939 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Lochsa Ranger District |
Description
One of a few 7’x7’ fire towers on the Clearwater National Forest, Walde Mountain Lookout has a 100’ metal tower built in 1939. A log cabin ground house was added in 1941. The lookout is staffed.
Map
Change Basemap
Photos
Cabin
Closeup of sign on cabin
Closeup of tower
Cab interior