JERSEY MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
R.I.P. 1931-1992; 1953-1992
A log cupola cabin was built in 1931. The cupola was removed and roofed over soon after a 41' treated timber L-4 tower was constructed in 1953. Used for emergencies into the 1990's, both structures burned in a 1992 forest fire.
Nez Perce National Forest
24 miles SSW of Elk City
Idaho County, Idaho
Elevation 6867'

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Jersey Mtn. in 1951 Jersey Mtn. in 1954 Jersey Mtn. in 1955 Jersey Mtn. in 1992
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and the Nez Perce N.F.