Most archaeologists believe this structure was used as a lookout or watch tower. The entrance was at the base of the structure. Instead of ladders, timbers were inserted through small openings which ascend as they circle the tower. This created a makeshift set of stairs leading to a platform at the top. While the use is not certain, it is believed that the tower was primarily used to look for animals to hunt, enemies coming to raid the village, and dangerous approaching storms. Villagers were notified of the observations and reacted accordingly. In some locations, the watch towers were built adjacent to the kivas, and were connected by a tunnel.
La mayoría de los arqueólogos creen que esta estructura se utilizaba como mirador o torre de vigilancia. La entrada se encontraba en la base de la estructura. En lugar de escaleras, se insertaban vigas de madera a través de pequeñas aberturas que ascendían rodeando la torre. Esto creó una escalera improvisada que conducía a una plataforma en la cima. Aunque su uso no es seguro, se cree que la torre se utilizaba principalmente para detectar animales de caza, enemigos que asaltaban la aldea y tormentas peligrosas que se aproximaban. Se notificaba a los aldeanos sobre estas observaciones y reaccionaban en consecuencia. En algunos lugares, las torres de vigilancia se construían junto a las kivas y estaban conectadas por un túnel.
