Contributed by Maine Forest Service
Description
The Maine Forest Service fire lookout on Soper Mountain. "Tolman" is the watchman.
The wood tower, rebuilt in 1916, replaced the original wood tower built in 1909. In 1924, a 24-foot steel tower replaced the wood structure.
About This Item
- Title: Forest Service lookout, Soper Mountain, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: T8 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 13.5 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Soper Mountain (Me.)
- Watchmen--Maine--T9 R12 WELS
- Fire prevention--Maine
- Fire lookout stations--Maine--T8 R12 WELS
- Safety
- Forest fires--Detection--Maine
- Fire lookouts--Maine
- Maine. Bureau of Forestry--Facilities
- Maine. Bureau of Foresty--Employees
People
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Forest ServiceMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, 18 Elkins Lane, Harlow Building, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0022
(207) 287-3156
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