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Boistfort Peak

Coordinates: 46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°W / 46.488145508; -123.215308036
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Boistfort Peak
Boistfort Peak is located in Washington (state)
Boistfort Peak
Boistfort Peak
Highest point
Elevation3,113 ft (949 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence2,680 ft (820 m)[2]
Coordinates46°29′17″N 123°12′55″W / 46.488145508°N 123.215308036°W / 46.488145508; -123.215308036[1]
Geography
LocationLewis County, Washington, U.S.
Parent rangeWillapa Hills, Pacific Coast Ranges
Topo mapUSGS 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 K7PG 2-meter ham repeater. It also is the site of station BOW in the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Baw Faw". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. 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. Archived from the original on 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-12-03.
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