Muir Peak

Muir Peak (

79°9′S 86°25′W / 79.150°S 86.417°W / -79.150; -86.417Coordinates: 79°9′S 86°25′W / 79.150°S 86.417°W / -79.150; -86.417) is a conspicuous rock peak near the middle of Frazier Ridge in the Founders Peaks, Heritage Range. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos from 1961 to 1966. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for , a United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) auroral scientist and member of the winter party at the Plateau Station in 1966.

See also[]

• Mountains in Antarctica

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