National Register of Historic Places

Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin

Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico
Listed
January 28, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87002475

About this property

The Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin, in Gila National Forest in Sierra County, New Mexico, is a forest fire lookout tower and cabin with one or both built in 1925. The combination was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Hillsboro Peak has elevation 10,020 feet (3,050 m), and is in southwestern New Mexico's Black Range. The lookout tower, in a 2007 photo, appears to be different than the 1920s tower. The log cabin is reportedly available for public use overnight.

Location

Hillsboro, Sierra County, New Mexico
32.95260, -107.77906

Categories

CONSERVATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin listed on the National Register?

Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin?

Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin?

The period of significance for Hillsboro Peak Lookout Tower and Cabin is recorded as the industrial era.

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