NEW MEXICO LOOKOUTS
SADDLE MOUNTAIN
Catron County
Gila National Forest
8S-21W-15
Gila National Forest
8S-21W-15
1933: An Aermotor MC-24 tower and observation cab was erected. (Source: "Lookouts of the Southwestern Region," USFS)
1966: The observation cab was replaced with a CL-100 Series all steel cab, requiring a modification of the last flight of stairs. (Partial source: "Lookouts of the Southwestern Region," USFS)
October 18, 2013: An investigation was started by the Forest's Law Enforcement section into the vandalism of the Saddle Mountain Lookout tower. No details were reported.