Island Lake (Antarctica)

Island Lake
Location Ross Island, Antarctica
Coordinates 77°38′S 166°26′E / 77.633°S 166.433°E / -77.633; 166.433Coordinates: 77°38′S 166°26′E / 77.633°S 166.433°E / -77.633; 166.433
Basin countries (Antarctica)

Island Lake is a lake lying southeast of Skua Lake at Cape Evans, Ross Island, Antarctica. It appears that the name was given by members of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910–13, who built their winter quarters hut at Cape Evans.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Island Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-07-11.

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