Tseax Cone
[SEE-ax]
| Language of origin | Tsimshianic language family Nisg̲a’a language |
| Feature Type: | Cone - Cone-shaped hill. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | E side of Crater Creek at outlet of Melita Lake, SE of New Aiyansh., Cassiar Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 55°06'38"N, 128°53'56"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 103P/2 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Adopted 13 December 1991 on 103P/2, as a well established local name, and in geological circles. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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A young volcanic vent estimated at 200 years old. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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See Ksi Sii Aks for more information on the origin of the name Tseax. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |