Mount Strong

Mount Strong (70°35′S 62°45′W / 70.583°S 62.750°W / -70.583; -62.750Coordinates: 70°35′S 62°45′W / 70.583°S 62.750°W / -70.583; -62.750) is a ridge-like mountain about 5 nautical miles (9 km) east of the Eland Mountains, in Palmer Land. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1974. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Frank E. Strong, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) biologist at Palmer Station in 1971-72.

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