MARYLAND LOOKOUTS
ROTH ROCK
Garrett County
1911: "The forest observer is located at a mountain lookout station, where he has a commanding view of the forests for miles around. He has telephone connection with the forest wardens, to whom he telephones the location of forest fires as soon as they are discovered. During the autumn of 1911 observations were made from the lookout tower near Table Rock, on Backbone Mountain, which commands an excellent view. Six other lookout points have been selected, and it is hoped that they may be put in use during the fire season next spring." (Report of the State Board of Forestry for 1910-11)