QUEBEC LOOKOUTS
LAC DES ILES
Hervey Junction Division
The Laurentian Forest Protective Association
Central Section
The Laurentian Forest Protective Association
Central Section
1928: "In early spring the steel tower on the International Paper Company's properties near Lac des Iles was completed. From its location on the map it would appear to be close to the St. Maurice boundary line, but from the mountain on which it is situated, an unlimited view can be had." (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)
1928: Telephone line completed: "Between Meguick and the 80 foot steel tower at Las des Iles." (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)
1929: "Our tower on the International Paper Company's limits at Lac des Iles, 22 miles distant, in a northeasterly direction, can be seen quite readily from Lac Profond tower, as well as the Talbot tower, built also this year." (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)
1954: A 10' x 12' addition to the tower camp. (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)
1956: Painted tower cabin; recovered the camp roof. (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association
1957: The steel structure was painted. (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)
1965: Installed new cabin on lookout tower. (Annual Report of the Laurentian Forest Protective Association)