FLAGTAIL MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
A crow's nest tree platform (still there) was used as the first lookout in the 1920's. A 20' L-4 tower was built in 1933, along with a 30' L-5 tower 1 mile to the east. Then in 1966, the present 53' treated timber R-6 flat was constructed. It is staffed every summer.
Malheur National Forest
23 miles southwest of John Day
Grant County, Oregon
Elevation 6584'
Topozone
USGS Benchmark QC0996

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Flagtail Mtn. in 1942 Flagtail Mtn. crow's nest Flagtail Mtn. L.O.
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and Rex Kamstra