Geiger Lookout Point resides off to the side of an especially curvy section of state route 341, located just outside of the Virginia Foothills in Reno, Nevada. Providing a breathtaking look at the surrounding mountains, the features of Geiger Lookout Point have transformed what would otherwise be an empty stretch of highway into something much more engaging for audiences of all types.
A ‘Love Seat’ Summit
Created in 1936, Geiger Lookout Point is defined by multiple paths that lead to Geiger, Tilton, and Thorp points, all of which were named after the partners who constructed the original road. It is an area below the road level of about two acres. Geiger Lookout Point sits nearly 1,000 feet above the Truckee Meadows, providing an incredible look across the region.
A marker that specifically honors Davison M. Geiger, the local physician who financed its construction and is honored as a “pioneer road builder.” Local stone was utilized to build barbecues, wells and a ‘love seat’ at the summit, which overlooks the valley below. Stone markers provide the space with a further sense of identity.
All of these features have transformed what would otherwise be just another stretch highway in a place that attracts residents and visitors, allowing them to engage with the space and one another in ways that are as meaningful as they are unique.
Transforming a Stretch of Otherwise Empty Highway
The view from Geiger Lookout Point is not that much different than at many other points along route 341, highlighting what it can mean to transform otherwise empty space with very little effort. Doing so has created engagement that audiences of all eras can experience in various ways, helping attract attention to the space that resonates on multiple levels.
