Howard Butte Lookout
US 1624, OR 145
Howard Butte Lookout - 2021
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1624, OR 145 (view other lookouts in United States, Oregon) |
| Date Registered | July 3, 2022 |
| Nominated by | Brad Eells |
| Location |
Northeast Oregon District - Oregon Department of Forestry Wallowa County, Oregon |
| Coordinates |
N 45° 43.426' W 117° 44.226' (view using Google Maps) N 45° 43' 26" W 117° 44' 14" N 45.723769° W 117.737100° |
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Built | 1941 |
| Administered by | Oregon Department of Forestry |
Description
Howard Butte was constructed in 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
The structure is a 7x7 observation only cab and catwalk on a 100 foot open timber tower. A small residence cabin was built as well.
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