Near Sawyers Bar in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Eddy Gulch Lookout
Reflections of the Past
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 23, 2013
1. Reflections of the Past Marker Stand
Inscription.
Eddy Gulch Lookout. Reflections of the Past. In 1913, Hallie Daggett accepted the job at the Eddy Gulch Lookout, entering history books as the Forest Service’s first woman lookout (1913-1927). At a time when men dominated the workplace, this act took special courage, self-confidence, and a true love for her country. Those qualities opened the door for other women to follow. One in particular was Nancy Culbertson. From 1960-1991, Nancy sat atop this mountain with the same devotion and selflessness as did Hallie. This plaque is placed in honor of Hallie Daggett and Nancy Culbertson. They dedicated their lives to the protection and preservation of one of America’s great natural treasures, the Klamath National Forest.
In 1913, Hallie Daggett accepted the job at the Eddy Gulch Lookout, entering history books as the Forest Service’s first woman lookout (1913-1927). At a time when men dominated the workplace, this act took special courage, self-confidence, and a true love for her country. Those qualities opened the door for other women to follow. One in particular was Nancy Culbertson. From 1960-1991, Nancy sat atop this mountain with the same devotion and selflessness as did Hallie. This plaque is placed in honor of Hallie Daggett and Nancy Culbertson. They dedicated their lives to the protection and preservation of one of America’s great natural treasures, the Klamath National Forest.
Erected by Citizens of the Salmon River; U.S. Forest Service, Klamath National Forest; Humbug Chapter No. 73, E Clampus Vitus; Siskiyou County Historical Society; Eschscholtzia No. 112, Native Daughters of the Golden West.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41°
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14.697′ N, 123° 6.16′ W. Marker was near Sawyers Bar, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker was on Eddy Gulch Lookout Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Etna CA 96027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Sawyers Bar (approx. 3.9 miles away).
More about this marker. This marker is missing. It was located at the Culbertson Vista near the Eddy Gulch Lookout. The last 3/4 of a mile may be gated and require walking.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Grave site of Hallie Morse Daggett
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 23, 2013
2. Culbertson Vista
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 23, 2013
3. Eddy Gulch Lookout
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 23, 2013
4. View From the Eddy Gulch Lookout
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2013. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on June 25, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.