South Baldy Lookout
US 1640, OR 158
South Baldy Lookout - 2013
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1640, OR 158 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon) |
| Date Registered | July 5, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location | Wheeler County, Oregon |
| Coordinates |
N 44° 39.400' W 119° 58.284' (view using Google Maps) N 44° 39' 24" W 119° 58' 17" N 44.656671° W 119.971401° |
| Elevation | 5,894 ft (1,796 m) |
| Built | 1958-59 |
| Administered by | Oregon Department of Forestry |
Description
The current South Baldy Lookout was constructed in 1958-59, a 14x14 L-4 cab atop a 40 foot open timber tower.
The site as served fire detection since at least 1936.
South Baldy was staffed to at least 1964.
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South Baldy Lookout - 1959