Davidson Glacier (Antarctica)

Davidson Glacier (82°49′S 166°7′E) is a glacier in the Holland Range, flowing north along the east side of Longstaff Peaks into the Ross Ice Shelf. Mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from tellurometer surveys (1961-62) and Navy air photos (1960). Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Commander E. A. Davidson, U.S. Navy, Commanding Officer of the USS Edisto during U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze 1963.[1]

For the glacier in Alaska, see Davidson Glacier.

McSweeney Point is a sharp rock point 3 nautical miles (6 km) east of the glacier's terminus, overlooking the Ross Ice Shelf.[2]

References
  1. "Davidson Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-09-11.
  2. "McSweeney Point". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-09-11.

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