Oliver Peak

Oliver Peak (77°37′S 161°3′E / 77.617°S 161.050°E / -77.617; 161.050Coordinates: 77°37′S 161°3′E / 77.617°S 161.050°E / -77.617; 161.050) is a prominent peak (2,410 m) located 4 nautical miles (7 km) north-northwest of Round Mountain in the Asgard Range, Victoria Land.[1] Njord Valley is located to the east.[2]

Oliver Peak was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Leon Oliver of New Zealand, who participated in the international Dry Valley Drilling Project as chief driller (1973–74) and drilling superintendent (1974–75).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Oliver Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-09-03.
  2. ↑ "Njord Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2018-09-03.

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