Information About

Pyrite Point

Pyrite Point

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Bethel (CA)
Nearest City:
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.