Reference Peak
Reference Peak (67°15′S 50°29′E / 67.250°S 50.483°ECoordinates: 67°15′S 50°29′E / 67.250°S 50.483°E) is a roughly conical peak, 1,030 m, with a steep face to the west near its crest, lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of Amundsen Bay between Mounts Weller and Hollingsworth. Viewed from the north, it presents a sharp peak with smooth, clear-cut sides. It was sighted in October 1956 by an ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) party and was so named because the peak was used as a reference point for magnetic observations at .
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Reference Peak". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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- Mountains of Enderby Land
- Enderby Land geography stubs