Boistfort Peak
| Boistfort Peak | |
|---|---|
  Boistfort Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,113 ft (949 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 2,680 ft (817 m) [2] |
| Coordinates | 46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°WCoordinates: 46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lewis County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | Willapa Hills, Pacific Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Boistfort Peak |
Boistfort Peak, also called Baw Faw Peak is a peak in the Willapa Hills in Washington state. The summit was once the site of a fire lookout and is the highest point in the Willapa Hills.[3] Today it has communication antennae including the WA7UHD 2-meter ham repeater. It also is the site of station BOW in the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Baw Faw". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ↑ "Boistfort Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ↑ "Baw Faw (Boistfort) Lookout". Rex's Forest Fire Lookout Page. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- ↑ "Webicorder Maps". The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
External links
- "Boistfort Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
- "Baw Faw Repeater Group". Retrieved 2008-12-03.
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