SAN DIEGO COUNTY
TECATE PEAK
California Department of Forestry
T18S-R3E-28
T18S-R3E-28
November 4, 1938: "The State Division of Forestry dedicated its new lookout at Tecate Mountain, northwest of Tecate on the U.S. Baja-California border, before approximately 150 people on October 23.
It can be safely said that everyone enjoyed himself and came home with a better understanding of the fire control work that is being done today by various governmental agencies--County, State and Federal, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
State Ranger Ed Miller was Master of Ceremonies, and T. LeRoy Richards, chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, introduced the guests and speakers of the day.
State Forester Pratt made a very fitting dedicatory speech. He stressed the fact that the Lookout belonged to the people and that many should feel free to visit it at any time. He also spoke of the mention made in the Bible of men going up on high places--not only for purposes of defending themselves against invaders, but also for the soul satisfaction that reflection and solitude might bring them.
C.R. Tillotson of the Division of State and Private Forestry, Forest Service emphasized the invaluable work that has been done by the CCC during the past five years. He accorded special recognition to the work which the boys from Minnewawa CCC Camp, under the supervision of the San Diego County branch of the State Division of Forestry, have done over a period of 2 1/2 years in building a seven mile stretch of road from the town of Tecate to the top of the mountain, as well as constructing the lookout building itself.
It was impossible for the Mexican Forestry officials to be present; however, the city fathers of Tecate were there en masse. That they sincerely appreciated and fully understood the significance of the Lookout to the welfare of their country was evident. Other officers present were: Assistant Supervisor Farrell, Executive Assistant Settles, Forest Engineer Ewing and Ranger Stephenson from the Cleveland. Supervisor Jones, San Bernardino; Guy Fleming, State Park Service. The State did an excellent job of feeding the crowd. A very appetizing luncheon was served, buffet style. -Cleveland -" (California Ranger)
It can be safely said that everyone enjoyed himself and came home with a better understanding of the fire control work that is being done today by various governmental agencies--County, State and Federal, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
State Ranger Ed Miller was Master of Ceremonies, and T. LeRoy Richards, chairman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, introduced the guests and speakers of the day.
State Forester Pratt made a very fitting dedicatory speech. He stressed the fact that the Lookout belonged to the people and that many should feel free to visit it at any time. He also spoke of the mention made in the Bible of men going up on high places--not only for purposes of defending themselves against invaders, but also for the soul satisfaction that reflection and solitude might bring them.
C.R. Tillotson of the Division of State and Private Forestry, Forest Service emphasized the invaluable work that has been done by the CCC during the past five years. He accorded special recognition to the work which the boys from Minnewawa CCC Camp, under the supervision of the San Diego County branch of the State Division of Forestry, have done over a period of 2 1/2 years in building a seven mile stretch of road from the town of Tecate to the top of the mountain, as well as constructing the lookout building itself.
It was impossible for the Mexican Forestry officials to be present; however, the city fathers of Tecate were there en masse. That they sincerely appreciated and fully understood the significance of the Lookout to the welfare of their country was evident. Other officers present were: Assistant Supervisor Farrell, Executive Assistant Settles, Forest Engineer Ewing and Ranger Stephenson from the Cleveland. Supervisor Jones, San Bernardino; Guy Fleming, State Park Service. The State did an excellent job of feeding the crowd. A very appetizing luncheon was served, buffet style. -Cleveland -" (California Ranger)
January 20, 1966: "Lee O. Wyatt, 61, leader of Boy Scout Troop 894 of Chula Vista, died Tuesday in a hospital.
He retired last summer after having been a forest fire lookout for the California Division of Forestry for 20 years. His station was Tecate Peak Lookout north of Tecate, Mexico." (Chula Vista Star-News)
He retired last summer after having been a forest fire lookout for the California Division of Forestry for 20 years. His station was Tecate Peak Lookout north of Tecate, Mexico." (Chula Vista Star-News)