Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
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| Name | Latitude | Longitude | Feature Type |
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| Walcott Peak (GBR) | 71° 49' 00.0" S | 64° 22' 00.0" W | Peak |
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Name ID: 111806
Place ID: 15660
one of the Guthridge Nunataks (q.v.), Gutenko Mountains, central Palmer Land, rising to c.1700 m, was named after Lieut. Fred P. Walcott, USN, Officer-in-charge, "South Pole Station", 1973 (APC, 1977, p.34; USGS sketch map Palmer Land (North Part), 1979). |
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| Walcott Peak (USA) | 71° 49' 00.0" S | 64° 22' 00.0" W | Peak |
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Name ID: 133366
Place ID: 15660
A large nunatak midway between Mount Jukkola and Lokey Peak in the S part of the Guthridge Nunataks, in central Palmer Land. Mapped by the USGS in 1974. Named by US-ACAN for Lt. Fred P. Walcott, CEC, USN, Officer-in-Charge of the South Pole Station in 1973. |
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