Information About

Pyrite Point

Pyrite Point

Quick Facts

Region:

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City:

Platinum

Elevation:

446 ft (135.94 m)

About

extends SE 1 mi. from mainland in Bristol Bay, 18 mi. W of Hagemeister I. and 4 mi. SE of Slug Mtn., Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts.

History of Pyrite Point

Local name published in 1952 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Pyrite, also called "fools gold" is a common iron mineral.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Hagemeister Island C-5 (1948), Hagemeister Island (1951), Hagemeister Island (1951), Hagemeister Island C-5 (1952), Hagemeister Island C-5 (1952), Hagemeister Island (1957), Hagemeister Island (1957), Hagemeister Island (1957),

Places Near Pyrite Point

Cities:

Bays:

Chagvan Bay, Nanvak Bay,

Capes:

Cape Peirce, Pyrite Point,

Hills:

Dome, Dome Hill,

Islands:

Lakes:

Mountains:

Chagvan Mountain, Slug Mountain,

Rivers:

North Fork Slug River, Slug River,

Streams:

Camp Creek, Case Creek, Cleare Bower, Clere Bower, Dome Creek, Jean Creek, Nichlson Creek, Sasseen Creek,