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515, California 53
Tahoe National Forest
Sierra County, California
Elevation: 8727'
Coordinates: N39 36.144 W120 6.446
Administrative Unit: U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators: Sierraville Ranger District
Date Registered: 5 /29/2003
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One
of the classic “Dunce Cap” lookout cabs, Babbit Peak Lookout on the Tahoe
National Forest is a prime example of a California region design with a steep
roof pitch developed in 1923 and copied by other Forest Service regions
throughout the U.S. although very few examples remain. In Oregon the
design is known as the “Supervisor Hall Special.” Most of the D-5 cabs had a
lower roof pitch. In good condition, the station is an active detection site.
Additional photo taken in 2007, courtesy of Scott
Biddle:
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