North Head Light, Maritime lighthouse in Pacific County, Washington.
The North Head Light features a 19-meter conical brick tower positioned on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean near the Columbia River entrance.
Construction of the lighthouse began in 1897 to assist vessels approaching from the north, as Cape Disappointment Lighthouse proved insufficient for safe navigation.
The lighthouse contains exhibits displaying maritime navigation tools, including the original first-order Fresnel lens from its operational period starting in 1898.
Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds through Cape Disappointment State Park and climb the tower steps during scheduled guided tours from May to September.
A weather station at North Head Lighthouse recorded extreme wind speeds, with unofficial measurements reaching 160 miles per hour in 1921.
Location: Pacific County
Inception: 1897
Height: 19 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 46.29889,-124.07806
Latest update: November 26, 2025 10:24
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