US
487, Oregon 80
Fremont National Forest
Oregon
Elevation: 8352'
Coordinates: N42 18.001 W120 7.400
Administrative Unit: U.S. Forest Service
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The biggest excitement at Drake Mountain Lookout on the Fremont National
Forest comes when lightning strikes the adjacent propane tank. Drake's Peak
was first used as a patrol lookout and had fire-finding instruments
installed in 1915. At some time later a small building was built. In
the summer of 1927 a standard Forest Service road was constructed next to
the summit. A D-6 cupola
was built there in 1928. The present L-4 ground house was
constructed, brand new, next to the cupola in 1948 at a cost of $3451.47. Drake Peak (elev. 8352’) has the distinction of
being the highest lookout with road access in Oregon.
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Lakeview Ranger District
HC 64 Box 60
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-3334
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