Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout Explained

Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout
Nearest City:West Glacier, Montana
Coordinates:48.7856°N -113.7661°W
Built:1936
Architecture:Swiss Chalet Revival
Added:December 16, 1986
Mpsub:Glacier National Park MRA
Refnum:86003694

The Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout in Glacier National Park is significant as one of a chain of staffed fire lookout posts within the park. The low two-story timber-construction structure with a gabled roof was built in 1936. Its detailing is reminiscent of the Swiss Chalet style of the nearby Many Glacier Hotel.[1] The design is modified from standard U.S. Forest Service plans.[2] The Swiftcurrent lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, and it is also listed on the National Historic Lookout Register.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout. 2008-11-14. List of Classified Structures. National Park Service.
  2. [{{NRHP url|id=86003694}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout]. pdf. June 1984 . Historical Research Associates . National Park Service.
  3. Web site: When Visiting the National Parks, Look for Historic Lookouts. Janiskee. Bob. October 9, 2009. National Parks Traveler. 2009-10-09. npt1.

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