History

Description

Named places

• Abbot Ice Shelf, named after R. AdmiralJames Lloyd Abbot Jr., U. S. Commanding Officer^[6]
• Anderson Scarp, named afterKent Anderson
• Anthony Bluff, named after CaptainAlexander Anthony,United States Air Force
• Ashworth Glacier, named afterAllan C. Ashworth^[7]
• Banded Bluff, named for the bands of snow and rock on the bluff face
• Becker Point, named afterRobert A. Becker
• Bennett Saddle, named afterGerard A. Bennett, traverse specialist
• Beyl Head, named after CommanderDavid D. Beyl,U.S. Navy
• Bird Bluff, named after CommanderCharles F. Bird^[8]
• Blessing Bluff, named after CommanderGeorge R. Blessing, U.S. Navy^[9]
• Brandau Glacier, named afterJames F. Brandau, U.S. Navy^[10]
• Brandau Rocks, named afterJames F. Brandau, U.S. Navy^[11]
• Brien Rocks, named afterRobert J. Brien, aviation electronics technician
• Brookman Point, named after LieutenantPeter J. Brookman
• Brown Peaks, named afterKenneth R. Brown, biologist^[12]
• Brown Scarp, named after Arthur J. Brown, Deputy Program Director (1982–90), ITT Antarctic Services, Inc.^[13]
• Bruner Hill, named after LieutenantMichael G. Bruner, U.S. Navy^[14]
• Bucher Rim, named afterPeter Bucher, glaciologist
• Buntley Bluff, named after EnsignRonald E. Buntley
• Burnette Rock, named after Chief Warrant OfficerDesmond Burnette, U.S. Army^[15]
• Burrage Dome, named afterRoy E. Burrage, Jr., construction mechanic^[16]
• Butler Summit, named afterRhett Butler ofIncorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS)
• Callender Peak, named after LieutenantGordon W. Callender^[17]
• Campbell Crag, named afterRichard J. (Rick) Campbell
• Cantrell Peak, named after MajorRobert L. Cantrell,United States Marine Corps
• Cape Cornely, named afterJoseph R. Cornely, radio operator^[18]
• Cape Polar Sea, named after the USCGCPolar Sea
• Clark Knoll, named afterElton G. Clark, U.S. Navy
• Cleft Ledge, named for descriptive features
• Clingman Peak, named afterOtis Clingman, Jr., biologist
• Coor Crags, named after Lieutenant CommanderLawrence W. Coor, U.S. Navy^[19]
• Cope Hill, named after LieutenantWinston Cope
• Corbet Peak, named after Barry Corbet, member of the 1966–67 American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition that made the first ascent ofMount Vinson
• Cosgrove Ice Shelf, named after LieutenantJerome R. Cosgrove, U.S. Navy Reserve, asst. communications Officer^[6]
• Cousins Rock, named afterMichael D. Cousins, ionospheric physicist^[20]
• Crary Knoll, named afterAlbert P. Crary, scientist^[21]
• Creehan Cliff, named after LieutenantE. Patrick Creehan^[22]
• Crosson Ice Shelf, named after CommanderW.E. Crosson, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer^[6]
• Curran Bluff, named afterMartin P. Curran
• Davey Peak, named afterGary R. Davey, meteorologist^[23]
• Davis Knoll, named afterThomas C. Davis, Jr., geologist
• Davis Saddle, named afterClinton S. Davis, U.S. Navy
• DeMaster Point, named afterDouglas P. DeMaster, biologist
• DeVries Bluff, named afterArthur L. DeVries, biologist, in conjunction withDeVries Glacier
• Dickinson Rocks, named afterDavid N. Dickinson, construction mechanic^[24]
• Dickson Icefalls, named afterDonald T. Dickson, glaciologist^[25]
• Dickson Pillar, named afterPaul B. Dickson, photographer^[26]
• Dillon Peak, named afterRaymond D. Dillon, biologist^[27]
• Dipboye Cirque, named afterRichard L. Dipboye, helicopter pilot
• Dorrel Rock, named afterLeo E. Dorrel, U.S. Navy
• Dotson Ice Shelf, named afterLieutenant William A. Dotson, U. S. Navy, Officer in Charge of the Ice Reconnaissance Unit of the Naval Oceanographic Office^[6]
• Douglas Gap, named afterDonald S. Douglas, biologist
• Downs Cone, named afterBill S. Downs
• Draves Point, named afterDale Draves, U.S. Navy
• Dreary Isthmus, named for descriptive features
• Dudley Head, originally named Mount Dudley byErnest Shackleton and later amended^[28]
• Durrance Inlet, LieutenantFrank M. Durrance, Jr.,U.S. Navy Reserve^[29]
• Ellis Cone, named afterHomer L. Ellis, U.S. Navy
• England Ridge, named in conjunction withMount England
• English Rock, named afterClaude L. English, Jr.
• Eubanks Point, named after Staff SergeantLeroy E. Eubanks
• Evans Knoll, named afterDonald J. Evans^[30]
• Everett Spur, named afterKaye R. Everett, geologist^[31]
• Favela Rocks, named afterRafael Favela, Jr., U.S. Navy equipment operator
• Favreau Pillar, named afterRobert D. Favreau
• Ferri Ridge, named afterGuy Ferri
• Fields Peak, named after Master SergeantSamuel J. Fields
• Fleming Head, named afterJohn P. Fleming
• Folk Ridge, named afterJohn E. Folk, biolab technician
• Fontaine Bluff, named after Lieutenant CommanderR.K. Fontaine, U.S. Navy^[32]
• Foreman Peak, named afterDonald L. Foreman, mechanic
• Fowler Knoll, named after Chief Warrant OfficerGeorge W. Fowler,U.S. Army^[33]
• Frost Cliff, named afterWilliam L. Frost, U.S. Navy
• Fry Peak, named afterFrederick M. Fry, U.S. NavyFlight Surgeon
• Furman Bluffs, named afterJames L. Furman, U.S. Navy staff assistant
• Garwood Point, named afterJames W. Garwood, U.S. Navy metalsmith
• Gealy Spur, named afterWilliam J. Gealy^[34]
• Gerrish Peaks, named afterSamuel D. Gerrish, ionospheric physics researcher
• Gibbon Nunatak, named afterThomas L. Gibbon^[35]
• Glover Cirque, named afterRobert P. Glover, cartographer^[36]
• Good Glacier, named afterVice Adm. Roscoe F. Good, logistical support
• Grass Bluff, named afterRobert D. Grass, meteorologist^[37]
• Gray Rock, named afterAlvin M. Gray, radioscience researcher
• Greene Ridge, named afterCharles R. Greene, Jr., ionospheric scientist^[38]
• Gregory Rock, named afterElmer D. Gregory, aviation maintenance line crew supervisor
• Grew Peak, named afterEdward Grew
• Groux Rock, named afterRoger G. Groux, U.S. Navy shipfitter
• Harrison Ice Ridge, named afterWilliam D. Harrison
• Harvey Peak, named afterPaul Harvey, aviation support
• Hatch Outcrop, named afterRoss Hatch, U.S. Navy
• Haver Peak, named afterD.J. Haver, U.S. Navy
• Hawthorne Bluff, named afterAnn Parks Hawthorne, photographer
• Hofman Hill, named afterRobert J. Hofman, biologist
• Helios Ridge, named in conjunction withMount Helios
• Hill Peaks, named afterJoseph Hill, Jr., mechanic and driver
• Jacobel Glacier, named afterRobert W. Jacobel^[39]
• Johnson Bluff, named afterDwight L. Johnson, biologist^[40]
• Jones Ridge, originally named Cape Jones after Dr.Sydney Evan Jones and later reassigned^[41]
• Kamenev Nunatak, named afterYevgeniy N. Kamenev, Soviet geologist
• Kay Peak, named after Lieutenant CommanderW. Kay
• Kellogg Valley, named after husband and wife glacial geologistsThomas B. Kellogg andDavida E. Kellogg
• Kelmelis Hills, named afterJohn A. Kelmelis, cartographer
• Kemp Rock, named afterWilliam R. Kemp, U.S. Navy
• Kennedy Ridge, named afterNadene Kennedy, polar coordination specialist
• Kennel Peak, named afterA. Alexander Kennel, ionospheric physicist
• Kerr Inlet, named in conjunction withCape Kerr
• Kessler Peak, named after CaptainCharles L. Kessler
• Kieffer Knoll, named afterHugh H. Kieffer, glaciologist
• Klinck Nunatak, named afterJay C. Klinck, U.S. Navy construction mechanic
• Koci Cliffs, named afterBruce R. Koci
• Kohler Head, named afterJohn L. Kohler, U.S. Navy construction electrician
• Kolich Point, named afterThomas M. Kolich, geophysicist
• Koltermann Peak, named after MajorDavid Koltermann
• Komhyr Ridge, named afterWalter D. Komhyr, meteorologist
• Kooyman Peak, named afterGerald L. Kooyman, biologist
• Kristensen Rocks, named after CaptainLeonard Kristensen
• LaForrest Rock, named afterB.A. LaForrest^[42]
• Lake Discovery, named in conjunction withDiscovery Glacier andMount Discovery
• Lake Eggers, named afterAlan J. Eggers
• Lasher Spur, named after LieutenantWilliam J. Lasher, U.S. Navy^[43]
• Lear Spire, named afterD'Ann Figard Lear, librarian
• Leibert Cirque, named afterGregg Leibert, helicopter pilot^[44]
• Lemasters Bluff, named after LieutenantMax E. Lemasters, U.S. Navy
• Lepley Nunatak, named afterLarry K. Lepley, oceanographer^[45]
• Lie Cliff, named afterHans P. Lie, ionospheric physicist^[46]
• Lowry Bluff, named afterGeorge Lowry, biologist
• MacDonald Point, named afterJames H. MacDonald, journalist
• McCarthy Point, named after LieutenantJ.F. McCarthy, U.S. Navy
• MacMillan Point, named afterMark T. MacMillan, research assistant
• Mahalak Bluffs, named after LieutenantLawrence W. Mahalak, Jr., U.S. Navy^[47]
• Maish Nunatak, named afterF. Michael Maish, ionospheric physicist^[48]
• Marinovic Beach, named afterBaldo Marinovic
• Marsh Ridge, named afterRobert D. Marsh, cook^[49]
• Matsumoto Pond, named afterGenki I. Matsumoto, Japanese chemist
• Mayewski Peak, named afterPaul A. Mayewski
• McIntosh Cliffs, named afterWilliam C. McIntosh
• McKnight Creek, named afterDiane McKnight, research hydrologist
• Melcon Peak, named after Mark ("Commander") Melcon, carpenter
• Midkiff Rock, named afterFrank T. Midkiff, Jr., aviation machinist's mate, U.S. Navy
• Milan Rock, named afterFrederick T. Milan, aviation structural mechanic, U.S. Navy
• Miller Spur, named afterLinwood T. Miller, sailmaker
• Mims Spur, named afterJulius E. Mims, Jr., radio operator^[50]
• Mirfak Nunatak, named after theUSNS Mirfak cargo vessel^[51]
• Mizar Nunataks, named after theUSNS Mizar cargo vessel^[52]
• Mohaupt Point, named afterH.E. Mohaupt, U.S. Navy^[53]
• Moran Bluff, named afterGerald F. Moran, U.S. Navy^[54]
• Morris Basin, named afterRobert W. Morris, biologist
• Morse Nunataks, named afterOliver C. Morse III, ionospheric scientist^[55]
• Motherway Island, named afterPaul T. Motherway
• Mount Dolber, named after CaptainSumner R. Dolber
• Mount Gaberlein, named afterWilliam E. Gaberlein, Chief Construction Electrician, U.S. Navy
• Mount Gester, named after LieutenantRonald L. Gester, seismologist/geomagnetist
• Mount Griffin, named after Chief Warrant OfficerJoe R. Griffin, U.S. Army
• Mount Heg, named afterJames E. Heg, Chief of the Polar Planning and Coordination Staff in the Office of Polar Programs,National Science Foundation
• Mount Keinath, named afterGerald E. Keinath, biolab administrator
• Mount Knauff, named after Major GeneralRobert A. Knauff, chief of staff of theNew York Air National Guard
• Mount Manger, named afterWilliam Manger
• Mount Meunier, named afterTony Kenneth Meunier, cartographer and physical scientist
• Mount Montreuil, named afterPaul L. Montreuil, biologist
• Mount Obiglio, named after LieutenantG.M. Obiglio, Argentine naval observer
• Mount Otis, named afterJack Otis
• Mount Rath, named afterArthur E. Rath, electronics technician
• Mount Seitz, named afterThomas E. Seitz,Chief Construction Mechanic, U.S. Navy
• Mount Sinha, named afterAkhouri Sinha^[56]
• Mount Slaughter, named afterJohn Brooks Slaughter, director of theNational Science Foundation^[57]
• Mount Stierer, named afterByron A. Stierer,Airman First Class,United States Air Force
• Mount Suggs, named afterHenry E. Suggs, equipment operator
• Mount Sumner, named afterJoseph W. Sumner
• Mount Wheat, named after Lieutenant CommanderLuther William Wheat
• Mulligan Peak, named afterJohn J. Mulligan
• Murray Pond, named afterD.F.C. Murray, driller
• Musson Nunatak, named afterJohn M. Musson
• Oeschger Bluff, named afterHans Oeschger, glaciologist
• Oliver Island, named afterDavid L. Oliver, U.S. Navy cook
• Olson Peaks, named afterGary D. Olson
• Paine Ridge, named afterRoland D. Paine
• Paz Cove, named afterH.J. Paz
• Pentecost Cirque, named afterJohn S. Pentecost, helicopter pilot
• Pine Island Glacier, named afterPine Island Bay^[58][59]
• Pinet Butte, named afterPaul R. Pinet, geologist
• Poindexter Peak, named afterMonte F. Poindexter, meteorologist
• Polar Subglacial Basin, named for geographical features
• Post Ridge, named afterMadison J. Post, ionospheric physicist
• Powell Hill, named afterJames A. Powell, U.S. Navy
• Raymond Ice Ridge, named afterCharles F. Raymond, Professor Emeritus at theUniversity of Washington
• Redondo Point, originally named by Argentina in 1957
• Reid Ridge, named afterJohn R. Reid, Jr., glaciologist
• Reilly Rocks, named afterGerald E. Reilly, Jr., USCG, machinery technician
• Renirie Rocks, named afterJack Renirie
• Reynolds Nunatak, named afterClifford E. Reynolds, electrician
• Reuning Glacier, named afterWinifred M. Reuning,^[60] editor of theAntarctic Journal of the United States (1980-2015)
• Rice Ridge, named afterLieutenant CommanderRobert A. Rice, U.S. Navy
• Rowe Bluff, named after Lieutenant CommanderGary L. Rowe
• Rust Bluff, named afterIzak C. Rust, professor of geology
• Sayen Rocks, named afterL.D. Sayen, photographer
• Scharon Bluff, named afterLeRoy H. Scharon
• Sechrist Peak, named afterFrank S. Sechrist
• Schroeder Hill, named afterHenry B. Schroeder, meteorologist
• Sentry Rocks, named for geographic features
• Serlin Spur, named afterRonald C. Serlin, ionospheric physicist
• Sevier Nunatak, named after Lieutenant CommanderMoses T Sevier, U.S. Navy
• Siren Rock, named afterJan C. Siren, radio scientist
• Slusher Nunatak, named afterHarold E. Slusher, meteorologist
• Snyder Peak, named after David R. Snyder, aviation electronics technician
• Spilhaus Inlet, named afterAthelstan Spilhaus, meteorologist and oceanographer
• Spillway Icefall, named for descriptive features
• Standifer Bluff, named afterJ.N. Standifer
• Stanton Hills, named afterLieutenant Commander Ronald A. Stanton, USN, command pilot of an LC-130 Hercules aircraft
• Stepping Stone Pond, named for location features
• Stuart Point, named afterFrederick D. Stuart, captain's clerk
• Suggs Peak, named afterJames D. Suggs, geologist
• Teardrop Pond, named for descriptive features
• Temnikow Nunataks, named afterNicolas Temnikow, biologist
• Thwaites Glacier, named afterFredrik T. Thwaites^[61][62]
• Tighe Rock, named afterRobert F. Tighe, electrical engineer
• Todd Hill, named afterRonald L. Todd, cartographer
• Trabucco Cliff, named afterWilliam J. Trabucco, ionospheric physicist
• Tucker Point, named afterRobert L. Tucker, U.S. Navy meteorologist
• Tuning Nunatak, named afterPreston O. Tuning, meteorologist
• Tur Peak, named after LieutenantJuan J. Tur,U.S. Navy Reserve, medical officer
• Velie Nunatak, named afterEdward C. Velie, meteorologist
• Venable Ice Shelf, named afterCdm. J.D. Venable, U.S. Navy, Ships Operations Officer^[6]
• Wahlstrom Peak, named afterRichard W. Wahlstrom
• Walker Rocks, named afterCarson B. Walker
• Virginia Valley, named afterRoss A. Virginia, Environmental Studies Department, Dartmouth College
• Walts Cliff, named afterDennis S. Walts, meteorologist
• Watanuki Pond, named afterKunihiki Watanuki, Department of Chemistry, University of Tokyo
• Whitcomb Ridge, named afterJean P. Whitcomb, radio scientist
• Whited Inlet, named afterMaster Chief Quartermaster Robert J. Whited, U.S. Navy,Leading Chief
• Wiest Bluff, named afterWilliam G. Wiest, ionospheric scientist
• Williams Pond, named afterM.W. (Max) Williams, driller
• Williamson Glacier Tongue, named afterJohn G. Williamson
• Wold Nunatak, named afterRichard J. Wold, geologist
• Wunneburger Rock, named afterHenry E. Wunneburger, U.S. Navy, cook

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