Pike National Forest (Colo.)
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Oral history interview with Billy Gean Ellis, 2002 October 26
Item
Identifier: DCL2002.090
Abstract
Billy Ellis recounts his early days as lookout at the fire lookout station on Devils Head summit in Douglas County, Colo., the last manned fire lookout station in Colorado. He describes the lookout tower and facilities, and how the summit changed over time since the first tower was built in 1919. He also describes the surrounding area and the trails leading up to the tower, and how supplies arrive at the lookout tower and waste is disposed of. He also recalls various memorable events at the...
Dates:
2002 October 26