Schirmacher Massif

Schirmacher Massif (

71°37′S 62°20′W / 71.617°S 62.333°W / -71.617; -62.333Coordinates: 71°37′S 62°20′W / 71.617°S 62.333°W / -71.617; -62.333) is an island-like mountain massif in the east part of Palmer Land. The feature is surrounded by the flow of the Rankin and Cline Glaciers, 3 nautical miles (6 km) west of Rowley Massif. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1974. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for , topographic engineer, leader of the USGS topographic party on two expeditions to the Lassiter Coast, 1969–70 and 1970–71. He was USGS party leader to Pine Island Bay, 1974–75.

See also[]

• Schneider Peak

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