Name details

Schwall Peak

Schwall Peak (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer)

Schwall Peak  (The name as it would appear on a map)

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United States Gazetteer Id 131320

Feature type: Peak (2d)

Origin

This name originates from United States of America. It is part of the United States Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.

Names that other countries have for this feature:

Narrative

A peak rising to 1,200 m in southern Convoy Range, adjacent to Staten Island Heights, 3.4 miles WNW of Mount Gunn. Named for Captain Karen Schwall, the first female U.S. Army Officer in Antarctica, who specialized in logistics, and air and ship operations (1988-91). She became the Logistics Manager with Antarctic Support Associates (1991-96) and was central during the transfer of the supply and transportation logistics from the military to the civilian support.

Named For

Location

Latitude:
76° 51' 00.0" S
-76.85000°
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Longitude:
160° 54' 00.0" E
160.90000°
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Altitude:
Not recorded
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Map

Source

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Remote sensing:
Not Applicable

Comments

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Approval status

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Date approved:
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