Austin Peak

Austin Peak is a peak in the east-central portion of the Mirabito Range in Victoria Land, Antarctica. The geographical feature was so named by the northern party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition, 1963–64, for William T. Austin, United States Antarctic Research Program Representative at McMurdo Station, 1963–64, who organized support for the New Zealand field parties. The peak lies on the Pennell Coast, a minor portion of Antarctica lying between Cape Williams and Cape Adare.

For Mountain in Palmer Land, see Mount Austin (Antarctica).
Austin Peak
Austin Peak is located in Antarctica
Austin Peak
Austin Peak
Highest point
Coordinates71°37′S 165°29′E[1]
Naming
EtymologyNamed for William T. Austin
Defining authorityNew Zealand Geographic Board
Geography
ContinentAntarctica
ClaimRoss Dependency
AreaVictoria Land
Parent rangeMirabito Range

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Austin Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

  1. "Place name detail: Austin Peak". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 10 September 2023.


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