CHEWELAH PEAK
Stevens County - Resettlement Administration > Kaniksu > Colville National Forest - 32N-41E-12
September 5, 1925: “Robert Stegner, fire warden at the lookout station on Chewelah peak, accidentally shot himself through the leg on Wednesday while slipping his revolver into the holster. Dr. Carson of Chewelah was called to attend him. Saddle horses were used to bring Stegner from the cabin to the road, four miles, and the injured man was taken to Chewelah, 16 miles, where he has been at the Cottage hotel under the doctor's care. The wound was a clean one, and the patient's condition is reported favorable.” (The Colville Examiner)
July 23, 1938: Chewelah peak received two-way radio equipment. (The Colville Examiner)
August 23, 1941: “J.L. Rutledge Kiniksu national forest ranger in charge of the Colville district, announced the resignation of Victor May and Bob Wimmer from the forest service.
Wimmer and May have been with the service for the past three years. During the present season, May had been stationed at Chewelah peak lookout, and Wimmer at Dominion mountain. Both entered the trade school in Spokane being sponsored by the Boeing Aircraft company, and left Colville Tuesday, August 19.
Mr. Rutledge, with regard to the present fire season, said that the Colville office has experienced fewer emergencies than in any previous season since he has been here. However, with the extremely heavy vegetation in evidence this year, a long dry fall is feared.” (The Colville Examiner)
October 7, 1944: “Due to manpower shortage, women played a larger part than ever before. Fire lookout points were manned by women. Miss Rachel Butte, a Chewelah teacher, served on Chewelah peak." (The Colville Examiner)
October 7, 1944: “Due to manpower shortage, women played a larger part than ever before. Fire lookout points were manned by women. Miss Rachel Butte, a Chewelah teacher, served on Chewelah peak." (The Colville Examiner)
August 6, 1948: "Chewelah peak, though now in state territory, is being manned by the national forest service because it fits in more conveniently with their unit and radio setup." (The Statesman Examiner)
September 14, 1951: "The national service called in all but one lookout this week as danger dropped. A lookout on Chewelah peak was continued in order to cover lowlands in that district." (The Statesman Examiner)
July 10, 1952: "Mrs. W. Gnagy was severely injured Wednesday afternoon in a fall at the Chewelah Mountain lookout, 12 1/2 miles from Chewelah, where she is observer with her husband.
Roy Richmond and Leonard Mally brought Mrs. Gnagy to St. Joseph's hospital at 3:05, where it was found she was suffering a broken back and numerous face and leg lacerations. Her condition this Thursday morning was reported fairly good.
Mr. and Mrs. Gnagy were fixing an anemometer 24-feet above the ground, when she lost her footing and fell. The accident occurring at 12:20. With telephone to Chewelah impossible due to fallen lines, the Tony Mally home was called and Leonard came the distance of five miles for assistance.
Vern Collins, of Colville, was at this lookout during the afternoon while Mr. Gnagy was at the hospital with his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Gnagy are University of Washington students in Seattle." (Chewelah Independent)
1985: Sold and moved to private property