Ruidoso Lookout
US 191, NM 2
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 191, NM 2 (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° 19.910' W 105° 39.739' (view using Google Maps) N 33° 19' 55" W 105° 39' 44" N 33.331840° W 105.662323° |
| Elevation | 6,893 ft (2,101 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | Smokey Bear Ranger District |
Description
A 30’ Aermotor tower with 14’x14’ wooden cab and steel mesh catwalk, Ruidoso Lookout was erected in 1940 by the U.S. Forest Service. It is also located on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest and is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In the past 56 years the Town of Ruidoso has expanded to nearly surround the tower, which is now staffed by a town employee for the detection of urban/suburban fires.
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