Forest fires again raged in 1908, burning more than 98,000 acres of woods.
For the first time, the Maine's woods were "closed," banning all activity.
At left is the Soper Mountain lookout in Piscataquis County.
A wood tower was first built in 1909 and rebuilt in 1916.
A steel tower replaced the wood structure in 1924.
F.L. Berry was the watchman in 1917.
