Barkell Platform

Barkell Platform (

72°40′S 68°16′E / 72.667°S 68.267°E / -72.667; 68.267Coordinates: 72°40′S 68°16′E / 72.667°S 68.267°E / -72.667; 68.267) is a narrow, level rock platform on the north end of Mawson Escarpment in Antarctica. This promontory, 1,285 metres (4,220 ft) high, was the site of a geodetic survey station during the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions Prince Charles Mountains survey in 1971. It was named for , helicopter pilot with the survey.

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•  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Barkell Platform". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)