Sheehan Mesa

Sheehan Mesa (73°1′S 162°18′E / 73.017°S 162.300°E / -73.017; 162.300Coordinates: 73°1′S 162°18′E / 73.017°S 162.300°E / -73.017; 162.300) is a prominent mesa standing 10 miles (16 km) west-northwest of Pain Mesa in the northwest part of Mesa Range, Victoria Land. Named by the northern party of New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE), 1962–63, for Maurice Sheehan, field assistant with this party.

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