KLAMATH COUNTY
RODEO BUTTE
Klamath FPA; 35S-14E-02
May 23, 1941: "Telephone line work is nearing completion. A new line has been built to the top of Rodeo butte, near Bly, and another line will lead to the Weyerhaeuser camp site in the vicinity of Horse Glades." (The Evening Herald)
June 14, 1943: " Two camps of approximately 30 high school boys who trained during the last school year are situated at Penny and Rodeo Springs, Ogle said. Emergency fire wardens numbering 131 have volunteered for service this season, and more are needed. Volunteers are paid for their services and are called on during emergencies." (Herald and News)
August 10, 1943: "At the Rodeo Springs camp, the boys have completed about 18 miles of telephone lines, constructed a lookout tower on Rodeo Butte, and built a road to the summit." (Herald and News)
1943: "The sum of $348.45 was spent on the construction of a tree lookout." (KFPA Annual Report 1943)
August 31, 1943: "Since the majority of the boys who have been working at the Rodeo Springs fire camp have gone back to school. This fire camp has been closed. KFPA officials said today." (Herald and News)