Four State Lookout

Four State Lookout is a scenic viewpoint perched on a hill in White Cloud, Kansas, offering views across the borders of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa in a single view. The site features a concrete platform with directional pillars that mark the viewing direction for each state.

Steel pillars at the location were erected in the 1930s as part of regional infrastructure development during that era. The viewpoint was later upgraded in the 2000s to better serve visitors exploring the geographical boundaries between these four states.

The name comes from the ability to see four states at once from this single vantage point, with state boundaries visible across the landscape below. Visitors can observe how the terrain and agricultural patterns shift distinctly from one state to the next.

The viewpoint is easily accessible from Main Street in White Cloud by turning north and following directional signs up the hill to the site. The grounds are spacious with ample parking and well-maintained pathways for exploring the concrete platform and viewing areas.

The concrete pillars at this location originally served as supports for steel cables spanning the Missouri River back in the 1930s, a fact most visitors never realize. The structures were repurposed years later to guide viewers toward each state, turning forgotten infrastructure into a useful landmark.

Location: White Cloud

GPS coordinates: 39.97978,-95.29937

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05