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144, Washington 18
Umatilla National Forest
Columbia County, Washington
Elevation: 6286'
Coordinates: N46.109475 W117.679203
Administrative Unit: U.S. Forest Service
Cooperators: Pomeroy Ranger District
Date Registered: 1 /15/1996
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At one time there were 200 gable-roof L-4 lookouts throughout the
Northwest (pre-1933), and now fewer than 15 remain. Built in 1931, Oregon
Butte Lookout on the Umatilla National Forest in southeastern Washington is
one of them. Accessible only by trail, it is located within the
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and was in active status until 1972. In 1980 the
structure was restored and has since been regularly staffed by volunteers.
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