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Looking Out: Maine's Fire Towers

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White Cap Mountain fire lookout camp, ca. 1920

White Cap Mountain fire lookout camp, ca. 1920

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Maine Forest Service

In 1935, the state built 77 towers, the most built any year.

In 1959, the state operated 102 fire lookout towers in Maine.

At left is the White Cap Mountain watchman's camp.