Russel Mountain Lookout
US 1639, OR 157
Russel Mountain Lookout
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1639, OR 157 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon) |
| Date Registered | July 5, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location |
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Baker County, Oregon |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 04.106' W 117° 05.218' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 04' 06" W 117° 05' 13" N 45.068428° W 117.086970° |
| Elevation | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) |
| Built | 1949-50 |
| Administered by | US Forest Service - Wallowa-Whitman National Forest |
Description
Russel Mountain has been a fire detection site since 1921 with an open platform on a 50 foot tower. A small observation only cab was added later.
The current 82 foot open timber tower was constructed in 1949. The L-4 cab was added in 1950.
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Photos
Russel Mountain Lookout - 1955