Meadow Peak Lookout
US 344, MT 26
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 344, MT 26 (view other lookouts in United States, Montana) |
| Date Registered | May 12, 2000 |
| Location |
Kootenai National Forest Flathead County, Montana |
| Coordinates |
N 48° 04.776' W 114° 59.356' (view using Google Maps) N 48° 04' 47" W 114° 59' 21" N 48.079600° W 114.989270° |
| Elevation | 6,651 ft (2,027 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Libby Ranger District |
Description
One of the few Active L-4 lookouts on the Kootenai National Forest, Meadow Mountain is now staffed by the Montana State Division Division of Forestry in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service which built the structure in 1957. The first people to staff the lookout when it went in service in 1958 were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Griffith. The 14' x 14' cab with catwalk on a 10' wood tower has been well maintained and remains active.
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Visit Reports
August 14, 2006: Edward Cope
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No Response |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Weather beaten, some vandalism, but less than would be expected. Open but no longer staffed for at least 10 years. Challenging drive, 4WD highly recommended. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | Yes |
| Other enroachments? | Some type of weather station is on site, and survey stakes and lines are present for what appears to be further development |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Yes |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Yes |