National Register of Historic Places

Arctic Point Fire Lookout

Big Creek, Idaho County, Idaho
Listed
August 28, 1994
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001019

About this property

The Arctic Point Fire Lookout is a 72-foot (22 m) tall fire tower located near Big Creek, Idaho. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1994. Its NRHP listing included two contributing buildings, a log cabin residence and a standard type outhouse, as well as one contributing structure, the fire tower itself. The tower was built in 1936. It is an Aermotor Company tower topped with a 7x7 foot (2.1x2.1 m) galvanized steel cab and is the last tower of its type still standing in a wilderness area. The cabin was added as a residence for the lookouts in 1939. It remained in use for its intended purpose until 1997, when it was decommissioned.

Location

Big Creek, Idaho County, Idaho
45.47442, -115.03860

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTCONSERVATION
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Sources

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When was Arctic Point Fire Lookout listed on the National Register?

Arctic Point Fire Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Arctic Point Fire Lookout?

Arctic Point Fire Lookout is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arctic Point Fire Lookout?

The period of significance for Arctic Point Fire Lookout is recorded as the industrial era.

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