Name details

Leitch Ridge

Leitch Ridge (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer)

Leitch Ridge  (The name as it would appear on a map)

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New Zealand Gazetteer Id 139161

Feature type: Ridge

Origin

This name originates from New Zealand. It is part of the New Zealand Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica.

Narrative

A small distinct and clearly visible ridge overlooking Scott Base on Hut Point Peninsula. Starting from the saddle approaching Crater Hill the ridge descends along an easy gradient generally south for approximately 400m to a point where it meets the vehicle track that provides access to the wind turbines. Northern-most position: 77°50'34"S latitude 166°43'21"E longitude; midpoint position: 77°50'37"S latitude 166°43'30"E longitude; southern-most position: 77°50'46"S latitude 166°43'44"E longitude. NZ AntTopo50-MF13 and USGS reconnaissance map 1:250K ST57-60/6.

Named For

Named by the NZGB for Johno Leitch who was involved with the New Zealand Antarctic Programme for sixteen years. Of particular note was his management of the construction of the three wind generators situated on this prominent ridge overlooking Scott Base.

Location

Latitude:
77° 50' 39.1" S
-77.84421°
Unknown precision
Longitude:
166° 43' 28.0" E
166.72444°
Unknown precision
Altitude:
195 m
Unknown precision

Images

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Map

Source

Location Method:
Unknown
Source Name:
LINZ AntTopo50 series
Source Identifier:
Source Scale:
1:50000
Source Institution:
Unknown
Source Person:
Unknown
Source Publisher:
LINZ
Remote sensing:
Not Applicable

Comments

Height at position of reference point

Approval status

Status:
Unknown
Date approved:
30-Oct-2014

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