Fendorf Glacier

Fendorf Glacier (79°30′S 84°49′W) is a broad glacier draining from the eastern slopes of the Gifford Peaks and flowing north to merge with Dobbratz Glacier, in the Heritage Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961–66, and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander James E. Fendorf, U.S. Navy, a pilot with Squadron VX-6 during Operation Deep Freeze 1966.[1]

Fendorf Glacier
Map showing the location of Fendorf Glacier
Map showing the location of Fendorf Glacier
Location of Fendorf Glacier in Antarctica
LocationEllsworth Land
Coordinates79°30′S 84°49′W
Thicknessunknown
TerminusDobbratz Glacier
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Fendorf Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 19 March 2012.


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