Marys Peak: Queen of the Coast Range online exhibition Benton County Historical Society, Philomath, Oregon, USA Marys Peak: Queen of the Coast Range | Oregon fire lookout tower
Benton County Historical Society, Philomath, Oregon
Marys Peak museum exhibition
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Silent Sentry: Protection on the Peak

Fire Lookout Constructed
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The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began construction on the Marys Peak fire lookout tower. The project was completed in 1941.
Oregon coast range fire lookout tower at Marys Peak, Benton County, OR, circa 1950
View of Marys Peak fire lookout tower, about 1950. ©BCHM 2005-071.0005.

Marys Peak Philomath Oregon

View of Marys Peak from Philomath. Residents look toward the Peak to predict incoming weather.
© BCHM 1995-042.0029.
 
     
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