Pharaoh Mountain is a mountain in the Adirondack Mountains region of New York. It is located south of Paradox in Essex County. In April 1910, a fire observation station was established on the mountain but no tower was needed due to lack of tree cover on the mountain. In 1918, a 35-foot-tall (11 m) Aermotor LS40 tower was built on the mountain. The tower ceased fire watching operations in 1987 and was removed in 1992.

Pharaoh Mountain
Pharaoh Mountain from Glidden Marsh
Highest point
Elevation	2,546 feet (776 m)[1]
Coordinates	43°49′09″N 73°39′27″W[1]
Geography
Pharaoh Mountain Location of Pharaoh Mountain within New York Show map of New York Adirondack Park Pharaoh Mountain Pharaoh Mountain (the United States) Show map of the United States
Location	Essex County, New York, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Pharaoh Mountain

History

In April 1910, a fire observation station was established on the mountain. At the time no tower was needed as views from the mountain were unobstructed due to lack of tree cover. The structure built was a wooden pole frame with a canvas tarp where the observer could get away from the weather. In 1918, the Civilian Conservation Corps erected a 35-foot-tall (11 m) Aermotor LS40 tower. The tower ceased fire watching operations in 1987. In 1992, the tower was removed due to irreparable damage caused by vandals. Also it was removed due to it being a "non-conforming" structure in the Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness Area.[2]

External links

• The Fire Towers of New York

References