Weeder Rock

Weeder Rock (70°23′S 162°2′E / 70.383°S 162.033°E / -70.383; 162.033Coordinates: 70°23′S 162°2′E / 70.383°S 162.033°E / -70.383; 162.033) is a small isolated coastal rock located 6 nautical miles (11 km) north-northwest of Mount Belolikov. It rises above the smooth, ice-covered peninsula between the mouths of Rennick and Gannutz Glaciers. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-64. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Courtland C. Weeder, U.S. Navy, storekeeper with the South Pole Station winter party, 1965.

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