Zurn Peak

Zurn Peak (75°44′S 115°40′W) is a rocky peak (1,515 m) rising from the north edge of Toney Mountain, about 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Richmond Peak, in Marie Byrd Land. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959–71, it was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Walter Zürn, Station Scientific Leader at South Pole Station, in 1972.

Zurn Peak
Aerial view of Toney Mountain with Zurn Peak in the upper center
Highest point
Elevation1,515 m (4,970 ft)
ListingUltra
Coordinates75°44′S 115°40′W 
Geography
LocationMarie Byrd Land, Antarctica
Geology
Age of rockHolocene?
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionUnknown

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


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