MICHIGAN LOOKOUTS

MAPLE CITY

Leelanau County

August 17, 1930:  "A forest fire in Mason county was seen by Fred F. Ensign, Cedar, Mich., from a fire tower 61 miles away.
     Ensign is towerman in the Leelanau tower near Maple City.  From his lofty perch he saw a fire in Mason county west of Ludington and was able to 'sight a line' to assist fire fighters in locating the flames."  (Ludington Daily News)

April 24, 1956:  "Charles Moore of Clio has been appointed as watchman at the conservation department's fire lookout tower near Maple City this year.  Mr. Moore has not yet begun full-time duty.  Burning permits, now required, may be secured by calling the tower, Conservation Officer Leon Cluff at Maple City, the district conservation officer at Traverse City, or any key man."  (Traverse City Record Eagle)