Maine Ridge

Maine Ridge (78°4′S 162°6′E / 78.067°S 162.100°E / -78.067; 162.100Coordinates: 78°4′S 162°6′E / 78.067°S 162.100°E / -78.067; 162.100) is a ridge that extends northwest–southeast between Marchant Glacier and Tedrow Glacier in the Royal Society Range, Antarctica. It was named after the University of Maine, Orono, in association with other features in the immediate area named for educational institutions, such as Emmanuel Glacier, Johns Hopkins Ridge, and Rutgers Glacier.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Maine Ridge". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-07-29.

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