Tillberg Peak

Location of Nordenskjöld Coast.

Tillberg Peak (64°46′S 60°54′W / 64.767°S 60.900°W / -64.767; -60.900Coordinates: 64°46′S 60°54′W / 64.767°S 60.900°W / -64.767; -60.900) is a largely ice-free peak, 610 m, at the northeast extremity of Kyustendil Ridge on the east coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. Situated on the south side of lower Drygalski Glacier.

The name Tillberg was given to a group of four rocky outcrops in this area but, since they are not conspicuous topographically, the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) in 1963 recommended that the name be transferred to this more useful landmark. Named by Dr. Otto Nordenskjold after Judge Knut Tillberg, contributor to the Swedish Antarctic Expedition, 1901-04.

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Tillberg Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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