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300, California 29
Shasta County, California
Elevation: 6907'
Coordinates: N40.554955 W122.767221
Administrative Unit: California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection
Cooperators: California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection
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Located on the western edge of the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
in northern California, Bully Choop Lookout takes its name from the Indian
phrase “Bo-li Chu-ip,” which means “high sharp peak.” Built by the California
Dept. of Forestry and Fire Control in 1978, it replaced an earlier lookout
dating from the 1930s. It is the first on the Register of a unique and durable
CDF design. The 14 x 14’ live-in cab has slanted windows. The slightly gable
roof extends over the catwalk for a permanent overhang/shade. The tower is 10’
steel I-beams covered with corrugated steel. Still in active service, the
lookout is open to the public via a 14-mile road.
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