BRITISH COLUMBIA LOOKOUTS
MOUSE MOUNTAIN
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June 14, 1942: "The following came from Rusty 'W.N.' Campbell, Quesnel.....'On May 19th, George Warren, Lookoutman, Mouse Mountain, reported a column of heavy smoke in a remote area about 40 miles distant and according to the map, near certain land survey and Indian campsite. The Patrolman, after traversing indifferent roads and windfalls, came upon an Indian with several bear hides on frames around a large fire of cottonwood bark, this bark being particularly suitable for tanning hides as it sends up a heavy smoke. Sure enough, here was the fire reported by the Lookoutman at 4 P.M. and nothing now remained but to report back to headquarters. About midnight he got in and after making a note to compliment ;Eagle-eye' in the morning, went wearily to bed..." (Forest Branch News Letter)