Franson Peak Lookout
US 1525, WA 74
Franson Peak Lookout - 2017
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1525, WA 74 (view other lookouts in United States, Washington) |
| Date Registered | April 11, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Christine Estrada |
| Location |
Washington State Forest Land Ferry County, Washington |
| Coordinates |
N 48° 51.347' W 118° 37.951' (view using Google Maps) N 48° 51' 21" W 118° 37' 57" N 48.855779° W 118.632521° |
| Elevation | 3,785 ft (1,154 m) |
| Built | 1986 |
| Administered by | Washington Department of Natural Resources |
Description
Franson Peak was developed in 1934 with an L-5 cab, then a 15′ treated timber tower with L-4 cab replaced it in the 1950s. That L-4 cab was moved to the Molson Museum when the current structure.
A 15′ tower with DNR live-in cab, was built in 1986. Franson was last staffed in 1995 and shares space with a few communications towers at the summit.
Franson Peak served as an Aircraft Warning Service site from March to October 1942.
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Photos
Franson Peak Lookout - L-5 in 1934
Franson Peak Lookout - L-4 on a 15 foot tower - 1981