Mount Chalmers

Mount Chalmers (79°20′S 159°29′E) is a mountain in Antarctica along the eastern escarpment of the Conway Range, about 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of the summit of Mount Keltie. It was discovered by the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901–04, and named for Robert Chalmers (later Baron of Northiam), Assistant Secretary to the Treasury, 1903–07.[1]

For the town in Queensland, Australia, see Mount Chalmers, Queensland.

References
  1. "Chalmers, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-11-01.

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