Powell Hill

Powell Hill (81°56′S 161°11′E) is a rounded, ice-covered prominence 6 nautical miles (11 km) west-southwest of Mount Christmas, overlooking the head of Algie Glacier. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander James A. Powell, U.S. Navy, communications officer at McMurdo Station during U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze 1963 and 1964.

This article is about a geographical feature. For the Confederate general, see A. P. Hill.

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