Boistfort Peak

Boistfort Peak
Boistfort Peak

Lewis County, Washington, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 3,113 ft (949 m)  NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 2,680 ft (820 m) [2]
Coordinates 46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°W / 46.488145508; -123.215308036Coordinates: 46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°W / 46.488145508; -123.215308036 [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 N7PRJ 2-meter ham repeater. It also is the site of station BOW in the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Baw Faw". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  2. ↑ "Boistfort Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  3. ↑ "Baw Faw (Boistfort) Lookout". Rex's Forest Fire Lookout Page. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
  4. ↑ "Webicorder Maps". The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. Retrieved 2008-12-03.

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