Onion Mountain Lookout
US 393, OR 46

Lookout Details

Registry Numbers US 393, OR 46 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon)
Date Registered September 1, 2001
Location Siskiyou National Forest
Josephine County, Oregon
Coordinates N 42° 27.276' W 123° 36.894' (view using Google Maps)
N 42° 27' 17" W 123° 36' 54"
N 42.454600° W 123.614900°
Elevation 4,334 ft (1,321 m)
Built 1952
Administered by U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators Galice Ranger District
Available for Rental Yes, learn more

Description

Developed about 1915 with a 20' platform tower, a D-6 cupola replaced it in 1924. An Aircraft Warning Service cabin was built in 1942. The present 10' treated timber L-4 tower, built in 1952, was staffed into the 1990s. It is available on the Recreation Rental program.

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