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Alder Ridge
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May 28,1936: "In Alder Creek Basin, improvements have been made to existing roads to eliminate steep grades and a new road is now under construction from Huot's Camp to Alder Creek Ridge, site of a new primary Lookout." (The Mountain Democrat)
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July 9, 1936: "A "spike" camp at Huot, near Pacific House, will build a sixty-foot lookout tower, house and garage on Alder Hill on the south side of the American River." (The Mountain Democrat)
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Angora Peak
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August 27, 1936: "Hardly believable is the report of the number of visitors during the month of July at Angora Fire Lookout, on Eldorado Forest.
.....Situated on the moraine in Lake Valley district, which separates Fallen Leaf Lake from Lake Valley, the lookout is well off the beaten path and the figures given indicate the Mr. and Mrs. John Public are prepared to leave beaten paths in their search for scenic beauty.
.....The report shows that during the month 900 persons registered at the lookout. There were 1,225 automobiles passed the lookout and these carried 3,405 persons. Three hundred four saddle horses also passed the lookout during the month.
.....The road to the lookout, from Meyers, takes off the main highway about a mile north of Meyers and passes Celio's saw-mill. It is well signed. Beyond the lookout is a parking area from which visitors may hike three-quarters of a mile to Angora Lakes, a scenic beauty spot which many find well worth the trip." (The Mountain Democrat)
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September 17, 1936: "The report on travel past Angora Lookout, on the moraine overlooking Fallen Leaf Lake in the Lake Valley district on Eldorado Forest, shows 3,500 visitors in 1,224 automobiles. In addition, there were 238 horses passed the station. The report, filed by Ranger Raliegh Bryan, shows that 680 of the visitors registered at the lookout station." (The Mountain Democrat)
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Armstrong Hill
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June 2, 1938: "The annual forest fire guard school, which opened Tuesday of last week at Armstrong Lookout, on the Alpine highway, closed Thursday evening. Ranger George B. Young, of Lumberyard district, was in charge." (The Mountain Democrat)
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Bald Mountain
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May 25, 1928: "The annual fire guard school for the staff of the El Dorado National Forest patrol was to close here today, after a three day study of all phases of fire protection under the supervision of Forest Supervisor Edwin F. Smith.
.....Approximately thirty members of the forest staff have attended the sessions, which have been held chiefly at Bald Mountain lookout station." (The Mountain Democrat)
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October 11, 1929: "Thor, the thunder-god, was on the war-path last Sunday night.
.....It is not known whether he was angry because Mrs. Thor had been using his razor to split kindling with, or whether he was just out of sorts, but residents of Placerville and El Dorado County are keenly awake to the fact that something was wrong.
.....R.O. Murdock, who has been lookout at Bald Mountain for the El Dorado Forest Service for almost ten years, saw the display of Thor's wrath from his crow's nest and he reports he "never saw anything like it" as the jagged lightning flashed one way and another across the Sierra summit.
....."Numerous fires were started," the forest service reported, "but the accompanying rain fall put all out except three, and these were soon controlled."
.....The rain gauge of the Pacific Gas and Electric company in Placerville recorded .38 inch of precipitation." (The Mountain Democrat)
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May 23, 1930: "The season of special vigilance against the fire demon in Eldorado National Forest will be instituted on Wednesday of next week at the conclusion of a two-day fire guard school to be held at Bald Mountain ranger station.
....Twenty-five fire guards and district rangers have been notified by Forest Supervisor Edwin F. Smith to report Monday evening at that station.
.....Tuesday morning, instruction in telephone equipment, tools and their care, locating of fires, packing and care of stock and special equipment will be given, concluding with an inspection of a guard station." (The Mountain Democrat)
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May 29, 1931: "The Forest Service Training School for fire guards was held at Bald Mountain Lookout Station, above Georgetown this week. Among the 35 in attendance was Robt. Deering, Chief of Operations, from the Regional Office, San Francisco, and five state guards. The school was in charge of Rangers Milton of Pacific district and George B. Young of Caldor district." (The Mountain Democrat)
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June 26, 1931: "Willard Greenslate of Georgetown and Miss Jennie Steevers of Penobscot were married in Reno last Wednesday, and after a short trip have settled down at Bald Mountain Lookout Station for the summer, the groom being relief man at that station. The happy young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends." (The Mountain Democrat)
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August 2, 1982: " "This is the main tower for the area and is considered the cream of the crop by every lookout," added Dwain Schrader, Eldorado Forest Fire Specialist with the Georgetown Ranger Station and Delma"s supervisor. "It has electricity, water, easy access and is in close proximity to town."
....."That's true," Delma chimed in< "but it is still a long walk to the outside bathroom."
.....That last point is a definite consideration for Delma since she resides at the tower every Sunday through Thursday in the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Perched atop the 32-foot high steel structure, her house is a 13 feet square room with 360-degree windows, a bed, stove, sink, cupboard, refrigerator, table, chairs, scanner, phone, two Forest Service radios, an azimuth finder (fire-finding device), and a TV." (The Mountain Democrat)
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Baltic Mountain
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June 19, 1931: "An eighty-foot fire lookout tower, the highest in this section of the state, is nearing completion on Baltic Mountain and will shortly be in service to assist in reducing fire losses in El Dorado and adjoining counties.
.....The tower is at what is known as Baltic Lookout, a station build and maintained jointly by the State Division of Forestry and by Eldorado National Forest.
.....In addition to the tower, the buildings at the lookout include residences for U.S. Forest Service Lookout Carlos Tidwell and for State Lookout Tevis Mitchell, who alternate at duty in the "Crow's Nest."
.....The station represents a joint investment of approximately $3,000. The "crows nest" affords an unobstructed view in all directions and the Sacramento Valley can be seen clearly from Stockton to Marysville on a bright day. Principal business thoroughfares in Sacramento can be picked out at night and the dome of the capitol and certain other large electrical displays stand out like sore thumbs, we are told.
.....The chief value of the station is that the lookout surveys a large area, both in the forest and out of the forest. Which was previously hidden from the view of other lookouts. Establishment of the station will make it possible to pick out fires easily in the area previously "blind" and will assist just that much more in the suppression of fires before they become too large.
.....Officials hope that the erection of the tower may be completed this week. Anyone interested is invited to visit the new station. Although it is suggested that compensation for the trip will probably be greater if one waits until the tower is completed and can be assured of an opportunity to enjoy the view from the crow's nest.
.....The new tower will replace a tree previously used by the state Division of Forestry as a lookout. The crow's nest in the tree was 86 feet above the ground.
.....To reach Baltic Peak, proceed east over the Lincoln highway from Placerville to the Fourteen Mile House, thence south and to the top of Stonebreaker hill. Turn to the right at the first road beyond the top and then turn right at the next road and, we were told "follow your nose." " (The Mountain Democrat)
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July 3, 1931: "The new eighty-foot fire lookout tower on Baltic Mountain was completed during the week and it is expected that the lookout station will receive many visitors over the coming week-end. Those who make the trip will find the view from the tower worth the effort of the trip and one of the best panoramas within a short distance of Placerville." (The Mountain Democrat)
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May 23, 1935: "The annual fire guard training school of Eldorado Forest was held this week at Baltic Lookout, opening Tuesday morning. Plans were to close the school Thursday evening.
.....About twenty men are attending the school, receiving training from Rangers M.D. Morse, R.C.M. Berriman and George B. Young. In previous years the school has been conducted by Supervisor Smith. (The Mountain Democrat)
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Bayview
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Big Hill
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Bunker Hill
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Iron Mountain
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Jakey's Point
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Leek Springs
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Lookout Mountain
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Mt. Danaher
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Pilot Peak
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Pine Hill
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Plummer Ridge
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Robb's Peak
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Slate Mountain
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