Big Springs Lookout
US 197, AZ 5
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 197, AZ 5 (view other lookouts in United States, Arizona) |
| Date Registered | December 30, 1996 |
| Nominated by | David Lorenz, Arizona Registrar & John Hanson, Archaeologist, Kaibab NF |
| Location |
Kaibab National Forest Coconino County, Arizona |
| Coordinates |
N 36° 35.610' W 112° 20.077' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 35' 37" W 112° 20' 05" N 36.593497° W 112.334620° |
| Elevation | 7,894 ft (2,406 m) |
| Administered by | U.S. Forest Service |
| Cooperators | North Kaibab Ranger District |
Description
Big Springs Lookout is located on the north rim of the Grand Canyon on the Kaibab National Forest. This 100 Aermotor tower was constructed in 1934 by contractors from Kanab. A wooden groundhouse was added in 1959. Still in active use, the lookout is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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