Uitzichtpunten in New Mexico

Scenic Viewpoints & Towers

This collection highlights historic fire towers and natural vantage points across New Mexico's varied terrain. It includes heritage structures like the 19th-century Torreon fortification and mid-20th-century lookout complexes in the Gila and Lincoln National Forests. Natural highlights range from the high-altitude Sandia Peak to overlooks of the Valles Caldera and the McCartys lava flow. These sites offer perspectives on the state’s volcanic history, canyon geology, and early forest fire detection systems.