RED HILL LOOKOUT
R.I.P. 1934-1957
This 24' pole L-5 tower, built by 1933, was destroyed in 1957. It had replaced a crow's nest tree platform dating to the early 1910's. Known lookout personnel: 1934: Joe Swendig; 1936: J.W. Becket.
Umatilla National Forest
14 miles north of Monument
Morrow County, Oregon
Elevation 3967'

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Red Hill in 1953 Red Hill in 1955
Photos courtesy the Umatilla N.F.