Mt. Sedgwick Lookout Site
US 2109, NM 7
U.S. Forest Service photo
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 2109, NM 7 (view other lookout sites in United States, New Mexico) |
| Date Registered | January 1, 2026 |
| Nominated by | Dixie Boyle |
| Location |
Cibola National Forest Cibola County, New Mexico |
| Coordinates |
N 35° 10.469' W 108° 05.704' (view using Google Maps) N 35° 10' 28" W 108° 05' 42" N 35.174480° W 108.095060° |
| Elevation | 9,256 ft (2,821 m) |
| Built | 1918 |
| Removed | 1975 |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
Description
Mt. Sedgwick was first staffed in 1918 by David and Lucy Whiteside who had a ranch at the base of the mountain. David was the fire lookout and Lucy the smoke chaser. Lucy is credited with being New Mexico's first lady fire lookout. But, she went on to become more famous as Mother Whiteside a popular hotel, cafe owner and mid-wife. The local library in Grants is named after her. Mt. Sedgwick is the highest point in the Zuni Mountains.
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