Pesika Mountain
| Language of origin | Athabaskan-Eyak-Tlingit, Na-Dene language family Tsek'ene, Sekani language |
| Feature Type: | Mountain - Mass of land prominently elevated above the surrounding terrain, bounded by steep slopes and rising to a summit and/or peaks. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | E side of Finlay River just above (north of) Deserters Canyon, N of head of Finlay Reach Williston Lake, Cassiar Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 56°59'12"N, 124°55'46"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 94C/15 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Adopted 24 November 1944 on 94C/15 as listed in 1930 Gazetteer. Likely named in association with Pesika Creek. Maybe have previously been labeled as Wedge Mountain (maps/dates not cited) Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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See Pesika Creek for additional information. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |