Henness Ridge Fire Lookout

The Henness Ridge Fire Lookout in was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps which was a public work relief program for unemployed men age 18–24.
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  • Type: Tower
  • Description: historic fire lookout in Yosemite National Park
  • Also known as: “Henness Ridge Lookout”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yosemite West and El Portal.

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is a small community in …

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is a census-designated place in , , United States.

Hamlet
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is an unincorporated community and… is situated 4½ miles northwest of Henness Ridge Fire Lookout.

Henness Ridge Fire Lookout

Latitude
37.63894° or 37° 38′ 20″ north
Longitude
-119.72156° or 119° 43′ 18″ west
Established
1939
Open location code
8592J7QH+H9
Open­Street­Map ID
way 918344176
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­tower
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­tower
Wiki­data ID
Q5714871
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Elevenmile Meadow and Deer Camp Trailhead.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: enchanted forest and Yosemite West Condominiums.

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