Monjeau Lookout, Fire lookout tower in Lincoln County, United States.
The 14-by-14-foot stone tower contains living quarters and features a 7-foot metal frame observation cabin at its summit for monitoring forest fires.
The Civilian Conservation Corps completed this fire surveillance station in 1940, and it received National Register of Historic Places status in January 1988.
The tower represents a period when manual forest fire detection methods required dedicated personnel to monitor vast areas from elevated observation points.
Visitors can reach the lookout through a 5.5-mile National Forest gravel road, with three parking and camping areas located within two miles of the structure.
The building incorporates natural stone materials following rustic architectural principles, creating a structure that merges with the mountain landscape.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1940
Architectural style: rustic architecture
Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/lincoln/recarea/?recid=80034
GPS coordinates: 33.43088,-105.73153
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:47
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