 The Watchman Lookout Station is located 8,025 feet above sea level on Watchman Peak, a high point on the western rim above Crater Lake.Watchman Peak was named by William Gladstone Steel in 1886 when he brought a survey team to Crater Lake to measure its depth.The lookout structure (designated "Building 168") was constructed in 1932, and served the dual purpose of fire lookout and trail museum.