Anders Peak

Anders Peak (71°45′S 9°1′E / 71.750°S 9.017°E / -71.750; 9.017Coordinates: 71°45′S 9°1′E / 71.750°S 9.017°E / -71.750; 9.017) is a peak 2,135 metres (7,000 ft) high, rising 1 nautical mile (2 km) south of the Gruvletindane Crags of the Holtedahl Peaks, in the Orvin Mountains of Queen Maud Land. It was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos and surveys by the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60, and named for Anders Vinten-Johansen, a medical officer with the expedition, 1957–58.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Anders Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-05-10.

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