MONUMENT 83 LOOKOUT
Located on the U.S./Canadian border, a camp with tree platform was established in the 1920's. A log cupola cabin was constructed in 1930, and later determined it is actually a few feet inside Canada, making it British Columbia's southernmost lookout. In 1953, a 30' treated timber L-4 tower was built on the U.S. side, officially making it the northernmost lookout in Washington. Last used for emergencies in the 1970's, both structures remain intact at the end of a 10 mile trail from the Canadian side or 30 miles of trail from the U.S. side through the Pasayten Wilderness. Known lookout personnel: 1929: Fred Vanderpool; 1952: Holden White.
Okanogan National Forest
43 miles NNW of Winthrop
Okanogan County, Washington
Elevation 6520'

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Monument 83 in 1930 Monument 83 in the 1930's Monument 83 in 2003 Monument 83 in 2003
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and Tammy McLeod