Monjeau Lookout
US 190, NM 1
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 190, NM 1 (view other lookouts in United States, New Mexico) |
| Date Registered | November 26, 1996 |
| Nominated by | David Johnson, Forest Archaeologist |
| Location |
Lincoln National Forest Lincoln County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates |
N 33° 25.848' W 105° 43.888' (view using Google Maps) N 33° 25' 51" W 105° 43' 53" N 33.430797° W 105.731464° |
| Elevation | 9,582 ft (2,921 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
Description
The first NHLR listing in New Mexico is one of the most interesting lookouts in the Southwestern Region. Located on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest, Monjeau Lookout was completed by the CCC in 1940. The 7’x7’ metal cab is built into a 14’ x 14’ native stone tower that houses the living quarters. Still in active use, the lookout is a popular destination with forest visitors. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
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October 20, 2007: Unknown
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | No Response |
| Stairs OK? | No Response |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | No Response |
| Comments: | Severe leaking inside causing wood rot |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | Yes |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | a very small sign inside lookout is posted, signing to the lookout is poor |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
Yes
a contract was put out for bid for restoration, no work has been done
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