SISKIYOU COUNTY
EDDY GULCH
Klamath National Forest
39N-11W-15
39N-11W-15
June 15, 1912: "First Eddy Gulch L.O. Station was under construction by Guard Ben Schuster, laborers Dave Robinson and Swayne. Swayne became the lookout for the 1912 season." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920 compiled by R. Bower, USFS Ret.)
May 12, 1913: "Ranger M.H. McCarthy wrote to the Supervisor that he had three applicants for the Eddy Gulch Lookout job for the 1913 season. The first applicant has such a poor reputation that he couldn't possibly recommend him. The second applicant is noted as the best rifle shot in the country. 'In fact, he has the reputation of shooting more holes in the game laws than any other man in the country.' I would prefer to defer any recommendation on this applicant. The third applicant is, also, 'no gentleman' but has all the requisites of a first class lookout and it is in reference to this one that I want your advice. 'This most untiring and enthusiastic applicant is Miss Hallie Daggett, a wide awake woman of 30 years who knows and has traveled every trail in the Salmon watershed.' 'She is not afraid of anything that walks, creeps or flies.'
(Mr. McCarthy wanted prior approval before hiring her. Apparently he received it as he submitted the appointment papers on May 26. She went to work that season and stayed on the lookout job for about 14 years.)" (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920 compiled by R. Bower, USFS Ret.)
May 12, 1913: "Ranger M.H. McCarthy wrote to the Supervisor that he had three applicants for the Eddy Gulch Lookout job for the 1913 season. The first applicant has such a poor reputation that he couldn't possibly recommend him. The second applicant is noted as the best rifle shot in the country. 'In fact, he has the reputation of shooting more holes in the game laws than any other man in the country.' I would prefer to defer any recommendation on this applicant. The third applicant is, also, 'no gentleman' but has all the requisites of a first class lookout and it is in reference to this one that I want your advice. 'This most untiring and enthusiastic applicant is Miss Hallie Daggett, a wide awake woman of 30 years who knows and has traveled every trail in the Salmon watershed.' 'She is not afraid of anything that walks, creeps or flies.'
(Mr. McCarthy wanted prior approval before hiring her. Apparently he received it as he submitted the appointment papers on May 26. She went to work that season and stayed on the lookout job for about 14 years.)" (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920 compiled by R. Bower, USFS Ret.)
June 15, 1913: "A woman has been put in charge of the Eddy S. Gulch forest service lookout, a lonely station situated on one of the lofty peaks of the Salmon summit, at an elevation of over 6000 feet, in Siskiyou County.
This modern Joan of Arc, to whose watchful eye and alertness is committed the task of sighting and reporting the fires which occur on the Salmon River watershed, is Miss Hallie Daggett, and an accomplished and refined young woman."(The Morning Oregonian)
June 15, 1913: "A woman has been put in charge of the Eddy S. Gulch forest service lookout, a lonely station situated on one of the lofty peaks of the Salmon summit, at an elevation of over 6000 feet, in Siskiyou County.
This modern Joan of Arc, to whose watchful eye and alertness is committed the task of sighting and reporting the fires which occur on the Salmon River watershed, is Miss Hallie Daggett, and an accomplished and refined young woman."(The Morning Oregonian)
September 6, 1913: "Miss Hallie Daggett, said to be the first woman in the United States appointed to the position of lookout at a forest reserve station, lives in Siskiyou county, Cal. She has been placed in charge of Eddy's gulch lookout, situated on a peak of the Salmon Alps, 5,600 feet high. Her duty is to keep a lookout for fires and report to the nearest forest station." (Anacoda Standard)
November 1, 1914: "California has a woman forest fire lookout, who, when the fire season begins, establishes herself at Klamath peak, in Siskiyou county, 6,444 feet above sea level. The only human being seen by the lookout from one week's end to the other--unless, indeed, some gallant adventurer undertakes to seek her out--is her sister, who brings the mail from home once a week, and needed supplies." (Omaha Daily Bee)
July 1, 1915: "Small barn constructed at Eddy Gulch Lookout." "Hallie Daggett killed 3 coyotes, 4 wildcats, 1 bear." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920 compiled by R. Bower, USFS Ret.)
July 1, 1915: "Small barn constructed at Eddy Gulch Lookout." "Hallie Daggett killed 3 coyotes, 4 wildcats, 1 bear." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920 compiled by R. Bower, USFS Ret.)
September 21, 1923: "He had praise for the condition of Miss Hallie Daggett's Lookout station at Eddy Gulch. It was in much better condition than stations kept by a man. The old log station should be replaced by a standard Lookout tower as soon as possible." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
September 21, 1923: "He had praise for the condition of Miss Hallie Daggett's Lookout station at Eddy Gulch. It was in much better condition than stations kept by a man. The old log station should be replaced by a standard Lookout tower as soon as possible." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
July 12, 1924: "Ranger Samon filed a report on his inspection of Eddy Gulch Lookout. He recommended no improvement on the Eddy Gulch cabin as new lookout is to be built in 1925. Miss Daggett is on duty and station is in good condition." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
July 12, 1924: "Ranger Samon filed a report on his inspection of Eddy Gulch Lookout. He recommended no improvement on the Eddy Gulch cabin as new lookout is to be built in 1925. Miss Daggett is on duty and station is in good condition." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
June 1, 1925: "Ranger Junell Samon moved Miss Hallie Daggett from the old log cabin lookout to the new Lookout building on Eddy Gulch point." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
June 1, 1925: "Ranger Junell Samon moved Miss Hallie Daggett from the old log cabin lookout to the new Lookout building on Eddy Gulch point." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
June 8, 1925: "Miss Hallie Daggett will paint the new Lookout house." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
June 8, 1925: "Miss Hallie Daggett will paint the new Lookout house." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
June 22, 1928: "Ranger Bigelow of the Salmon River District of the Klamath Forest reported that Miss Hallie Daggett will not return to the Eddy Gulch Lookout this year, where she has served each season since June 1, 1913." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
May 5, 1931: "(Clyde Lewis Diary) Took Jim Birch to Eddy Gulch Lookout and outlined trail work he was to do in that vicinity until fire season started. Outlined his lookout duties and pointed out orientation landmarks." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. IV, 1931-1940)
May 5, 1931: "(Clyde Lewis Diary) Took Jim Birch to Eddy Gulch Lookout and outlined trail work he was to do in that vicinity until fire season started. Outlined his lookout duties and pointed out orientation landmarks." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. IV, 1931-1940)
1958: "New Eddy Gulch Lookout Tower ........... $19,422" (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. VII, 1956-1958)
1958: "New Eddy Gulch Lookout Tower ........... $19,422" (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. VII, 1956-1958)
