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Mayhill Lookout

Otero County, New Mexico

Overview

The Mayhill Lookout was moved in 1967 to James Ridge, and is now known as the James Ridge Lookout. The Mayhill Lookout was constructed in 1935, and was part of the Mayhill Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp F-24-N which constructed permanent buildings in 1934. The Mayhill Lookout was an LX-24 cab sitting on a 48 foot tower. As seen in the photograph, the site include the Observer’s cabin which was the standard CCC constructed type.

Amenities

  • WaterNo
  • ElectricNo
  • PetsNo
  • ReservableNo

Conditions

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Reviews

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