AENEAS MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
First used as a camp lookout in 1916, followed by a log cabin with roof platform in 1920, a 20' pole tower with L-4 cab in 1934, and a 40' wooden tower with DNR live-in cab in 1958, a 42' wooden DNR live-in tower was constructed in 1980 and is listed on the National Historic Lookout Register. The summit has been continuously staffed every summer since 1916!
Washington Dept. of Natural Resources
8 miles WNW of Tonasket
Okanogan County, Washington
Elevation 5167'
Topozone
USGS Benchmark TP1187
USGS Benchmark TP1189

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Aeneas in 1955 Aeneas in 1970 Aeneas in 1996
Check the view from the top: North, East, East-Southeast, Southeast, South, Southwest, and West.
Photos courtesy the Fire Lookout Museum and Rex Kamstra