SISKIYOU COUNTY
PACKERS PEAK
Klamath National Forest
July 23, 1914: "The District Forester has approved the following improvements on the Klamath Forest: Telephone line from Cecilville to Packer's Peak." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. II, 1911-1920)
July 7, 1922: "Jacob Leschinski passed through Cecilville the last day of June on his way to the Packer's Peak lookout, where he will be stationed during the season.
The position of lookout at Packer's Peak is difficult to fill, as the station is one of the most isolated in the forest, and it is seldom a lookout returns to this lonely spot for the second year." (Santa Cruz Evening News)
July 12, 1924: "Talcott at Big Flat has to go to the Lookout at 6 A.M. each day and it takes two hours to make the trip." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
September 23, 1926: "Left Crawford Creek with pack train of sand and cement for foundation of Packers Peak cabin for the Lookout. (The cabin was actually at Big Bend Meadow.) Built the cabin and moved in on the night of the 25th of September. Closed it for the winter on September 27th." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. III, 1921-1930)
July 17, 1931: "On the 17th went to Packers Peak Lookout 6:30 A.M. Made visibility map. Helped Duvall put in new window glass and repair ceiling." (Chronological History of the Klamath National Forest, Vol. IV, 1931-1940)