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Devils Head Lookout

Sedalia, Colorado • Douglas County

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About This Property

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Devils Head Lookout is a historic fire lookout tower located in the Pike National Forest near Sedalia, Colorado. Constructed in 1942, it is one of the few remaining active lookout towers of its era, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The tower features a 7x7 foot cab atop a 30-foot steel frame.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
2.5
Listed Date
6/13/2003
Other Names
Devil's Head Lookout; 5da960

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Conservation
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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