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Black Point

Black Point

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Nome (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 20 ft (6.1 m)
About

between Black Cove and Norton Sound, 5.2 mi. SW of Tolstoi Point and 25 mi. SW of Unalakleet, Nulato Hills

History of Black Point

Descriptive name reported in 1902 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Its Eskimo name was reported in 1842-44 as "Niegvielnuk" by Lieutenant L. A. Zagoskin, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN).