About Lookout Rancheria, California
Lookout Rancheria is an unincorporated community located in Siskiyou County, California. It is situated on the Klamath River, near the border with Oregon. The community is named after the nearby Lookout Rock, which was used by Native Americans as a lookout point for spotting game.
The first Europeans to settle in the area were trappers and hunters in the early 1800s. A post office was established in 1852, and a stagecoach station was built in 1855. A sawmill was constructed in 1863, and a hotel was built in 1864.
In 1873, the U.S. government established the Modoc Indian Reservation, which included the Lookout Rancheria area. However, many Modoc people continued to live off the reservation, and clashes with settlers became increasingly common. In 1872, a group of Modoc warriors killed several settlers in what came to be known as the Bloody Point Massacre. This event led to the Modoc War, which ended with the forced removal of the Modoc people from their homeland.
Today, Lookout Rancheria is a small community with a population of less than 100 people. It is home to several businesses, including a general store, a cafe, and a gas station. The nearby Klamath River provides opportunities for fishing, camping, and rafting.