Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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in the framework of the SCAR Standing Committee on Antarctic Geographic Information (SCAGI)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Gifford Peaks (USA) | 79° 36' 00.0" S | 84° 48' 00.0" W | Peak |
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Name ID: 125672
Place ID: 5313
A line of sharp peaks and ridges along the escarpment at the W side of the Heritage Range, located between Watlack Hills and Soholt Peaks. Named by the University of Minnesota Geological Party, 1963-64, for Chief Warrant Officer Leonard A. Gifford, pilot of the 62nd Transportation Detachment, who aided the party. |
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