CUSTER COUNTY
BIG SOLDIER
Challis National Forest
14N-10E-8
Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
14N-10E-8
Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
1927: The site was established as a patrol and emergency lookout
1937: An L-4 lookout house was constructed
June 25, 1946: "Mr. and Mrs. William J. Welch have left for Challis National forest, Big Soldier lookout mountain, where they both have employment for the summer months." (The Post-Register)
c.1973: The lookout was abandoned.