History of Venisa Point

So named Garnet Point by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1926, because the rocky face of the point is studded with small particles resembling garmets. The name was changed , in 1929 to the Russian word for garnet (venisa) "in order to eliminate dulpication."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Venisa Point

Tlushashakian,

Astrolabe Rocks, Graves Rocks,

Alder Rock, Polka Rock,

Astrolabe Bay, Boussole Bay, Dicks Arm, Dixon Harbor, Graves Harbor, Murk Bay, Murphy Cove, Palma Bay, Thistle Cove, Torch Bay,

Astrolabe Peninsula, Astrolabe Point, Cape Spencer, Hankinson Peninsula, Polka Peninsula, Venisa Point, Point Villaluenga,

Libby Island, Sugarloaf Island, Zip Rock,

Abyss Lake, North Deception Lake, North Trick Lake, South Deception Lake, South Trick Lake,

Boussole Head, De Langle Mountain, Horn Mountain, Mount Marchainville,

Dixon River,

Annoksek Creek,