Hobbs Coast
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Hobbs Coast () is that portion of the coast of Marie Byrd Land extending from Cape Burks to a point on the coast opposite eastern Dean Island, at . It was discovered by the US Antarctic Service (USAS) (1939-41) and named for Prof. William H. Hobbs of the University of Michigan, a glaciologist specializing in polar geography and history. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65.
- This article is based on a United States Geological Survey gazetteer.
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