N 36° 29.376' W 121° 47.197' (view using Google Maps)
N 36° 29' 23" W 121° 47' 12"
N 36.489600° W 121.786620°
Elevation
2,253 ft (687 m)
Built
1948
Administered by
Santa Lucia Preserve
Cooperators
Santa Lucia Preserve
Description
Named for a State Forest Ranger killed in World War II, Sid Ormsbee Lookout has a 16'x16' octagonal CalFire cab on a 30' enclosed tower. Located on the Santa Lucia Preserve, access is by permission only.
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Photos
Vintage photo
Photo of Sid Ormsbee and photos of former lookouts
Sid Ormsbee Plaque
Sid Ormsbee Lookout at sunset - courtesy of William Guion (New York Times reader photo)