FIRST BUTTE LOOKOUT
This 28' treated timber tower with L-4 live-in cab, built in 1938, was staffed every season through 1997. It was used only for emergencies in 1998, but was once again staffed 5 days a week during the 1999 fire season. It is presently used for emergencies. The tower is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. Known lookout personnel: 1952: Helen Giles; 1954-Keith Wilburn; 1959: Allen Parks.
Okanogan National Forest
11 miles NNE of Winthrop
Okanogan County, Washington
Elevation 5491'

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First Butte in 1952 First Butte in 1953 First Butte in 1970 First Butte L.O. First Butte smokechaser cabin
Photos courtesy the US Forest Service and Rex Kamstra