Garrison Hill Lookout Site
US 693, WA 26
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 693, WA 26 (view other lookout sites in United States, Washington) |
| Date Registered | October 17, 2010 |
| Nominated by | Keith Argow |
| Location |
Mount Rainier Region Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates |
N 47° 03.722' W 122° 26.504' (view using Google Maps) N 47° 03' 43" W 122° 26' 30" N 47.062030° W 122.441740° |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Army |
Description
A wooden tower was built on this site in 1942, which was replaced by a wooden tower in 1952. This in turn was replaced in 1957 by a 100' wooden tower with 8'x8' cab. That tower was abandoned 1971 and is now gone.
Map
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Photos
Guy wire connection
Piece of shingle and wood remnants
Firefinder, June 1959
Lt. Keith Argow, 12th Infantry, on catwalk, June 1959