Facilities

Maxwell Refuge Observation Tower
  • Type of Facility: Observation Tower
  • Location of Facility: N38 28.587 W97 27.513W
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    Built in 1956, the observation tower was recently removed after reaching the end of its safe use lifespan and will be replaced with a new viewing structure in the near future.


Maxwell Refuge Tour Center
  • Type of Facility: Information Center
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 28.683 W97 27.118
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    The Friends of Maxwell give guided tram tours that go out onto the prairie for a close view of the bison herd. Call ahead to schedule a tour: 620-628-4455 Tour center has displays about prairie wildlife and nearby historic Santa Fe and Chisolm trails.