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In 1933, an L-4 cab was built on a 40 foot tower. Bud Ault was the Estes lookout-fireman.
In 1934, panorama images were taken from 43 feet.
In 1950, a new L-4 tower may have been built.
In 1965, the lookout was Glenn Knutson. (Last season staffed)
In 1969, the tower was destroyed.
Lookout Elevation 5,397 feet
Hiking Distance: TBD
Elevation Gain: TBD
County: Chelan
Estes Butte Lookout Site
Looking North 1934
1952 Mountaineers Trip Report
Basalt Peak Lookout
Looking Southwest 1934
Looking Southeast 1934
1965 USGS with 1967 update
1936 recreation map
Estes Butte Lookout
Images from Glenn Knutson during his summer as a lookout in 1965.