FUNK MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
Started about 1914 with a crow's nest tree platform (still there), L-5 cab living quarters were added in 1935. The present 40' treated timber tower with L-4 cab, built in 1943, has been used for emergency detection during the summer, and was staffed fulltime in 2000. It is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. Known lookout personnel: 1952: Mabel Gavin.
Okanogan National Forest
3 miles N of Conconully
Okanogan County, Washington
Elevation 5122'

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Funk Mtn. in 1935 Funk Mtn. crow's nest Funk Mtn. L.O.
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and Rex Kamstra