HORNET PEAK LOOKOUT
Established in 1917 with a 15' pole platform and a log shed, the present D-1 log cupola cabin, built in 1922, is available on the Recreation Rental program. An exact full scale replica of the cabin was built at the Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center in 1993.
Flathead National Forest
12 miles northwest of Polebridge
Flathead County, Montana
Elevation 6744'
Topozone
USGS Benchmark TN0852
USGS Benchmark TN0853

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Hornet Peak in 1923 Hornet Peak L.O.
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and the Dave Bula collection