SIGNAL MOUNTAIN
Teton County - Teton National Forest
July 16, 1938: "The Teton Forest has recently constructed a rustic lookout cabin on Signal Mountain which is centrally located so as to provide an excellent panoramic view of Jackson's Hole. The lookout serves a dual purpose. It is the primary lookout for the Forest because from it can be seen a large portion of the Teton National Forest, especially the area where the fire hazard is greatest, and it serves an excellent purpose as a place from which recreationists can view the surrounding country.
Mr. Ben Sheffield, a resident of Jackson Hole for over 50 years, who occupies the lookout cabin, states that over a thousand people have registered at the lookout in a period of 20 days since the completion of the building." (Daily News – Intermountain Region)
Mr. Ben Sheffield, a resident of Jackson Hole for over 50 years, who occupies the lookout cabin, states that over a thousand people have registered at the lookout in a period of 20 days since the completion of the building." (Daily News – Intermountain Region)
August 18, 1938: "Among recently completed recreational and fire protection improvements on the Teton national forest in the famous Jackson Hole country is a rustic fire lookout building on top of Signal mountain, 7,720 feet above sea level. C.J. Olsen, assistant regional forester, said today after returning from the northwestern part of the national forest region.
Signal Peak from the unique lookout building affords an excellent panoramic view of the greater part of the 5 1/3 billion feet of timber within the forest. It is a primary lookout and is occupied during the entire fire season by a fire guard." (Ogden Standard-Examiner)
January 25, 1939: "The forest service has reason to believe in signs.
Since it installed a sign directing tourists to the Signal mountain lookout station on the Teton national forest near Moran, Wyo., the place has been a major tourist attraction.
Visitors not only are able to obtain an excellent view of the Jackson Hole area, but they can also observe the interesting work of a forest fire lookout.
Records show that approximately 7,000 persons signed the register at the station the past year, including visitors from every state in the union and several foreign countries, said Assistant Regional Forester John N. Kinney, and in two fall months 48,318 persons passed the checking station at nearby Moran." (Ogden Standard-Examiner)
August 9, 1951: "Lightning struck the ranger lookout station on Signal Mountain Sunday night and did considerable damage. Although the building was well grounded and insulated, the bolt burned out the telephone lightning arresters and completely burned up about 20 feet of aerial wire. At least Elt Davis says it absolutely disappeared. Lookouts Marie and Bob Baugh were practically scared to death but not hurt." (Jackson's Hole Courier)
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