High Ridge Lookout
US 551, OR 104
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 551, OR 104 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon) |
| Date Registered | February 12, 2004 |
| Location |
Umatilla National Forest Union County, Oregon |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 41.039' W 118° 06.189' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 41' 02" W 118° 06' 11" N 45.683980° W 118.103150° |
| Elevation | 5,277 ft (1,608 m) |
| Built | 1959 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Walla Walla Ranger District |
Description
One of the last sites developed on the Umatilla National Forest, High Ridge lookout was built in 1941 as an L-4 cab on a 24’ pole tower. In 1959 it was replaced with the present R-6 flattop cab with catwalk on a 67’ treated timber tower. Placed on standby status for awhile, it is now in active service.
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Visit Reports
July 24, 2005: Richard W. Galloway
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | No Response |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No Response |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | We could not get to the very top so cannot comment on the glass. There was some plywood sections on the observation tower as well, blocking the view and perhaps keeping people away from a handrail that needs repair? Again, no way to confirm this at this time. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Other enroachments? | nothing in the area close by. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | if there was a sign I did not notice it. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? |
No
It was not staffed at that time, but it might be and they were away at the time. There has been a lot of traffic there.
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Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |
September 12, 2003: Rex Kamstra
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Yes |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Some interior work was done in 2002 (new ceiling and interior paint). Needs a new floor, the old tiles are falling apart. Exterior in need of new paint and decking. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
|
| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | Yes |
| Comments? | Road has recently been gated 1/2 mile up from the main Forest Road 31. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | Yes |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | No Response |