ZEYN'S FIRE LOOKOUT PAGE
BLACK BUTTE
Due to heavy visitor load the lookout is closed to public unless through prior arrangements. Black butte probably has as much standing history as any lookout site around. The cupola, L-6 tower, ground cabin, and cupola cab are all still standing! Location:Sisters RD,Deschutes NF
Elevation:6436ft
Staffing Status:paid position, USFS
Structure:1995-Octagon cab with 10by 10 cab-50'tower
Historical Structures:1910:crow's nest;1920s cupola cabin;1934:82' TT L-6 tower 1980:log cabin living quarters
Legal:T13S R09E Sec34
Rental:Not in rental program

Black Butte as seen from the Southeast

above photo by Dominic Luebbers

1932(condemned) on the left, 1995 on the right.

And the cabin

photos by Michael Ryan
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