Jennies Butte Lookout Site
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In 1920, a pole tower and cabin was used.
In 1935, a 3-legged 55-foot wooden tower with an 8x8 foot cab was built. It lasted until 1942.
In 1942, a 60-foot Aermotor steel tower was used.
After 1979, the steel tower was removed.
Lookout Elevation: 6,410 feet
Hiking Distance: Depends on snow levels
Access: Yakama Nation, permission needed.
This is located on the Yakama Nation and access is forbidden without special permission. 4WD vehicle needed.
Access:
Jennies Butte Lookout 1938
Jennies Butte Lookout 1979
Jennies Butte Lookout
1958 USGS, 1974 update
Jennies Butte from Lakeveiw Mountain
Living quarters cabin
Living quarters cabin
Two footings
Footing cemented in the rocks
Footings and the first 2 stairs
Looking over to the towers site from the highest rocks
Goat Rocks in the distance
Looking Southeast
Lakeview Mountain on left and Peak 6349 on right
Zoom in on the Goat Rocks
Looking South to Mt. Adams
Looking South to Mt. Adams
Sign on the footing, Yakama Indian Agency, Toppanish, Washington
Lakeview Mountain