JIM CREEK LOOKOUT
R.I.P. 1916-1934
Built in 1916, this 2-story log house with hip roof was replaced in 1934 by a 50' L-4 tower. In 1960, a 53' treated timber R-6 tower was constructed 1/4 of the way up the sidehill. The lookout was staffed through 1972 and removed by 1979.
Flathead National Forest
16 miles southeast of Polson
Lake County, Montana
Elevation 4400'

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Jim Creek in 1923
Photo courtesy the Dave Bula collection