West Base

West Base is a triangulation station in , . West Base is situated nearby to the town , as well as near the village .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Frome and Petersfield.

Town
is a small centered on the sugar mill of the eponymous estate in Westmoreland, . is situated 3½ km northwest of West Base.

Village
is a small town in Westmoreland Parish, . It shares its name with five other places in Jamaica. The town was founded in the 18th century and named after Peter Beckford, a slave owner who settled the Roaring River Estate. is situated 6 km east of West Base.

Town
is the chief town and capital of , . A coastal town, it contains an 18th-century fort constructed for colonial defence against pirates in the . is situated 6 km south of West Base.

West Base

Latitude
18.2759° or 18° 16′ 33″ north
Longitude
-78.12815° or 78° 7′ 41″ west
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
77C37VGC+9P
Geo­Names ID
3488092
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