Minton Peak Lookout
US 1043, MT 60
Minton Peak Lookout (photo by David Kresek)
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1043, MT 60 (view other lookouts in United States, Montana) |
| Date Registered | September 3, 2014 |
| Nominated by | Brian Powell |
| Location |
Kootenai National Forest Sanders County, Montana |
| Coordinates |
N 47° 49.701' W 115° 46.260' (view using Google Maps) N 47° 49' 42" W 115° 46' 16" N 47.828350° W 115.771000° |
| Elevation | 5,351 ft (1,631 m) |
| Built | 2011 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Kootenai National Forest |
| Available for Rental | Yes, learn more |
Description
The current Minton Peak Lookout is one of several that have been on this site. The original 10' pole tower was replaced by an L-4 cab in 1932, then by a new tower in 1968. The present tower was completely rebuilt in 2011.
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View from Minton Peak Lookout (photo by David Kresek)
Interior (photo by David Kresek)
Interior (photo by David Kresek)
Foundation (photo by David Kresek)