Morris Peak

Morris Peak (84°56′S 167°22′W) is a prominent peak, 910 metres (3,000 ft) high, marking the northwest end of the Duncan Mountains of Antarctica, at the east side of the mouth of Liv Glacier where the latter enters Ross Ice Shelf. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Lieutenant Commander H.C. Morris, U.S. Navy, commanding officer of the USS Mills during Operation Deep Freeze 1963.[1]

Not to be confused with Morriss Peak.

References
  1. "Morris Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-11-08.

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