Cathedral Peaks

The Cathedral Peaks (84°44′S 175°40′W / 84.733°S 175.667°W / -84.733; -175.667Coordinates: 84°44′S 175°40′W / 84.733°S 175.667°W / -84.733; -175.667) form a rugged mountain mass surmounted by several conspicuous peaks, located north of Lubbock Ridge and extending for about 8 nautical miles (15 km) along the eastern margin of Shackleton Glacier. From the glacier the peaks resemble the spires and turrets of a cathedral. They were named by F. Alton Wade, who worked in this area as leader of the Texas Tech Shackleton Glacier Party, 1962–63.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Cathedral Peaks". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2011-10-28.

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