Peletier Plateau
Peletier Plateau (83°55′S 159°40′E / 83.917°S 159.667°ECoordinates: 83°55′S 159°40′E / 83.917°S 159.667°E) is an ice-covered plateau, about 20 nautical miles (37 km) long and 5 nautical miles (9 km) wide, forming the southern part of Queen Elizabeth Range. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for , CEC, U.S. Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, who was of assistance to Rear Admiral George J. Dufek in the preparation of , 1956–57.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Peletier Plateau". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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- Plateaus of Oates Land
- Oates Land geography stubs