The Osbornes Project

Crescent Mountain Lookout

Th A "patrol lookout" was established at Crescent Mountain in 1908. In 1914 a lookout cupola was establsihed at Tsp. 13 S., Rng. 6 E., Sec. 16, elevation 5,750 feet. It is believed that Osborne photos were taken from this location in the 1930s, but a date and photographer are unknown at this time and photographs have not been located. The lookout was abandoned in 1953.Kemnow Online History.

Linn County Fire Lookouts Index Map showing Crescent Mountain Lookout in relation to other County lookouts.

     
 North View, 300-60 degrees
 East View, 60-180 degrees
 West View, 180-300 degrees

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