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[edit] McClelland Ridge

'''McClelland Ridge''' ({{coor dm|77|27|S|162|10|E|}}) is a high rock ridge between [[Sanford Valley]] and [[Thomas Valley]] in the east part of [[Olympus Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1997) after [[Elias E. McClelland]], topographic engineer, leader of the 1971-72 [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) field party that established a network of horizontal and vertical control over a 6,000 square kilometer area of [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]] to support compilation of eight topographic maps at 1:50,000 scale. These maps, bounded by 160� and 164�E and 77�15' and 77�45'S, were published by USGS in 1977.

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[edit] McClintock Point

'''McClintock Point''' ({{coor dm|77|33|S|163|40|E|}}) is a point at the north side of the entrance to [[Explorers Cove]], [[New Harbor]], [[McMurdo Sound]], on [[Scott Coast]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1997) after [[James B. McClintock]], [[Associate Professor]] of Biology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, who studied the benthos of McMurdo Sound west of [[Ross Island]] and along the coast from [[Granite Harbor]] to [[Cape Chocolate]], including extensive work in New Harbor in proximity to this point.

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[edit] McClintock Ridge

'''McClintock Ridge''' ({{coor dm|82|3|S|161|0|E|}}) is a prominent east-west ridge that is ice covered, 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Rubin Peak]] in [[Carnegie Range]], [[Churchill Mountains]]. The ridge comprises several aligned summits that descend the east slope of the range for 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]), ending at [[Algie Glacier]]. The west portion, near [[Mansergh Wall]], rises to over 1400 m; elevations decline to 400 m near Algie Glacier. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Barbara McClintock]] (1902-92), Department of Genetics, [[Carnegie Institution]], [[Cold Spring Harbor]], NY, 1942-67, although she continued full-time research, supported by Carnegie, until her death; [[Nobel Laureate]] in Physiology or Medicine, 1983.

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[edit] Mount McClintock

'''Mount McClintock''' ({{coor dm|80|13|S|157|26|E|}}) is the highest [[mountain]] (3,490 m) in [[Britannia Range]], surmounting the south end of [[Forbes Ridge]], 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Olympus]]. Discovered by the ''Discovery'' expedition (1901-04) and named for [[Admiral Sir Leopold McClintock]], [[Royal Navy]], a member of the [[Ship Committee]] for the expedition.

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[edit] McClinton Glacier

'''McClinton Glacier''' ({{coor dm|74|40|S|114|0|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] between the base of [[Martin Peninsula]] and [[Jenkins Heights]], flowing east-northeast into [[Dotson Ice Shelf]], on the [[Walgreen Coast]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs, 1959-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Racie A. McClinton]], Jr., U.S. Navy, LC-130 flight engineer of Squadron VXE-6, who served in nine [[Operation Deepfreeze]] deployments through 1977.

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[edit] Mount McClung

'''Mount McClung''' ({{coor dm|77|11|S|144|26|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Gonzalez]] in the [[Sarnoff Mountains]], [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered and mapped by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Lieutenant [[Herbert C. McClung]], MC, [[U.S. Navy]], officer in charge at [[Byrd Station]], 1965.

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[edit] McCollum Peak

'''McCollum Peak''' ({{coor dm|65|32|S|64|2|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 735 m, standing south of [[Beascochea Bay]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Waugh]], on the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. First charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959 for [[Elmer V. McCollum]], American biochemist who first isolated vitamins A and B, in 1915.

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[edit] McConchie Ridge

'''McConchie Ridge''' ({{coor dm|78|10|S|162|45|E|}}) is a rock spur trending southeast from [[Salient Peak]] in the [[Royal Society Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named in 1985 by the [[New Zealand Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (NZ-APC) after [[John A. McConchie]], field assistant with the [[New Zealand Antarctic Research Program]] (NZARP) geological party to this area, 1979-80, led by [[R.H. Findlay]]. [[McConchie]] joined the party as a replacement for [[Adrian Daly]] who suffered from frostbite.

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[edit] McConnel Islands

'''McConnel Islands''' ({{coor dm|66|29|S|65|51|W|}}) is an islands lying in [[Darbel Bay]] southeast of [[Kidd Islands]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by the [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE), 1956-57. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1960 for [[James C. McConnel]] (1860-1890), English physicist who made pioneer experiments on the plastic deformation of ice, both single and polycrystals, 1881-90.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Cape McCormick

'''Cape McCormick''' ({{coor dm|71|50|S|170|58|E|}}) is a cape marking the east extremity of [[Adare Peninsula]] in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by Captain [[James Ross]], 1841, who named it for [[Robert McCormick]], Surgeon on the Erebus.

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[edit] Mount McCormick

'''Mount McCormick''' ({{coor dm|77|0|S|144|26|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Ralph]] in the [[Ford Ranges]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered and mapped by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[W.S. McCormick]], airplane pilot with the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] (1933-35).

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[edit] Mount McCoy

'''Mount McCoy''' ({{coor dm|75|52|S|141|10|W|}}) is a high table-topped massif with dark, snow-free, vertical walls, at the east side of [[Land Glacier]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered by members of [[West Base]] of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) (1939-41) and named for [[James C. McCoy]], chief pilot at West Base.

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[edit] McCraw Glacier

'''McCraw Glacier''' ({{coor dm|80|7|S|156|35|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] in the [[Britannia Range]], draining the northwest slopes of [[Mount Olympus]] and flowing north, westward of [[Johnstone Ridge]], to enter [[Hatherton Glacier]]. Named by a University of Waikato geological party, 1978-79, led by [[M.J. Selby]]. Named for [[John D. McCraw]], Dean of Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton, [[New Zealand]], a member on a 1959-60 field party to the [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]].

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[edit] McCrilliss Nunatak

'''McCrilliss Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|27|S|128|55|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] marking the north end of the [[Gierloff Nunataks]] on the north side of the [[Wisconsin Range]], [[Horlick Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Harold L. McCrilliss]], construction electrician, a member of the winter parties at [[Byrd Station]] in 1959 and [[South Pole Station]] in 1964.

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[edit] Mount McCrory

'''Mount McCrory''' ({{coor dm|75|29|S|139|26|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Mount Vance]] in the east part of the [[Ickes Mountains]], [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Eugene E. McCrory]], USCG, [[Commanding Officer]] of USCGC Glacier, during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1969 and 1970.

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[edit] McCuddin Mountains

'''McCuddin Mountains''' ({{coor dm|75|47|S|128|42|W|}}) is a small cluster of mountains consisting mainly of two large mountains, [[Mount Flint]] and [[Mount Petras]], along with several scattered peaks and [[nunatak]]s. Located in [[Marie Byrd Land]], 40 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the [[Ames Range]]. The mountains were discovered and photographed from the air in a flight from [[West Base]] of the [[U.S. Antarctic Service]] on [[December 14]], [[1940]]. They were mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[R. Admiral Leo B. McCuddin]], U.S. Navy, Commander of the [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, 1972.

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[edit] Mount McCue

'''Mount McCue''' ({{coor dm|84|45|S|174|41|W|}}) is a [[peak]] (1,710 m) standing 5.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (9 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Mount Wade]] in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Surveyed by [[A.P. Crary]] (1957-58) and named by him for [[James A. McCue]], [[U.S. Navy]], radio mechanic, who was in charge of the first [[Beardmore Camp]] during the 1957-58 season.

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[edit] McCuistion Glacier

'''McCuistion Glacier''' ({{coor dm|84|49|S|175|30|W|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, which flows west along the north side of [[Lubbock Ridge]] to enter [[Shackleton Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Joshua P. McCuistion]], [[Construction Driver]] 1st Class, [[U.S. Navy]], who was injured in an Otter airplane crash on [[December 22]], [[1955]], following take-off from the [[Cape Bird]] area.

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[edit] McDaniel Nunatak

'''McDaniel Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|75|48|S|161|48|E|}}) is a ridgelike projection at the north side of the head of [[Davis Glacier]], about 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Mount George Murray]], in the [[Prince Albert Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James R. McDaniel]], satellite geodesist with the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party, 1966.

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[edit] McDermott Glacier

'''McDermott Glacier''' ({{coor dm|78|20|S|162|4|E|}}) is a named after [[Cathleen McDermott]], [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) cartographer, a member of the satellite surveying team at [[South Pole Station]], winter party 1993.

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[edit] McDonald Bank

'''McDonald Bank''' ({{coor dm|75|30|S|26|35|W|}}) is a bank in the [[Weddell Sea]] named in association with [[McDonald Ice Rumples]]. Name proposed by Dr. [[Heinrich Hinze]], [[Alfred Wegener Institute]] for Polar and [[Marine Research]], Bremerhaven, Germany. Name approved 6/97 (ACUF 271).

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[edit] McDonald Bay

'''McDonald Bay''' ({{coor dm|66|36|S|92|44|E|}}) is an open [[bay]], 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide at its entrance between [[Adams Island]] and the [[Haswell Islands]], lying immediately west of [[Mabus Point]] on the coast of Antarctica. Charted by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] under Mawson, 1911-14. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Commander [[Edwin A. McDonald]], [[U.S. Navy]], Commander of the [[USS Burton Island|USS ''Burton Island'']], flagship of the two icebreakers which supported the [[U.S. Navy Operation Windmill]] parties which established astronomical stations along [[Wilhelm II]], [[Queen Mary]], Knox and [[Budd Coasts]] during the 1947-48 summer season.

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[edit] McDonald Beach

'''McDonald Beach''' ({{coor dm|77|15|S|166|21|E|}}) is an extensive beach lying west of [[Inclusion Hill]] and 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Cape Bird]] on [[Ross Island]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59, after Captain [[Edwin A. McDonald]], then [[Deputy Commander]], [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, who provided extensive transport and other facilities to the NZGSAE in support of the survey of the Cape Bird area.

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[edit] McDonald Heights

'''McDonald Heights''' ({{coor dm|74|55|S|136|0|W|}}) is a broad, mainly snow-covered heights about 35 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and rising over 1,000 m between [[Cape Burks]] and [[Morris Head]] on the coast of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. The heights are bounded southward by the Hull, Kirkpatrick and [[Johnson Glaciers]]. The feature was photographed from aircraft of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. It was observed and partially mapped from the USS Glacier during February 1962, and was mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) in 1965. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after Captain [[Edwin A. McDonald]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Deputy Commander]] of the [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, in 1962, and Commander of the [[Task Unit]] that explored this coast in the Glacier in February 1962.

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[edit] McDonald Ice Rumples

'''McDonald Ice Rumples''' ({{coor dm|75|28|S|26|18|W|}}) is a severely disturbed area in the [[Brunt Ice Shelf]], which is assumed to be aground and pushed upward in this vicinity. It covers an area 3 by 2 miles. In 1957 the maximum elevation above the general surface of the [[ice shelf]] was about 18 meters, a few hundred meters from the ice front. The [[Royal Society]] IGY expeditions occupied a base nearby (1955-59) and were familiar with this feature. It has now been identified with "[[Allan McDonald Glacier]]" reported by Shackleton's expedition in January 1915. For the sake of historical continuity the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) has given the name [[McDonald]] to these ice rumples. Allan McDonald of the [[British Association]] of Magallanes at [[Punta Arenas]] was chiefly responsible for raising funds for sending the Emma on the third attempt, in July 1916, to rescue the 22 men of the Endurance left on [[Elephant Island]].

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[edit] McDonald Island

'''McDonald Island''' ({{coor dm|53|3|S|72|36|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]], nearly 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, marking the largest feature in the [[McDonald Islands]]. This feature was charted and named on an 1874 chart by a British expedition under Nares in the

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] McDonald Islands

'''McDonald Islands''' ({{coor dm|53|2|S|72|36|E|}}) is a small [[island]] group consisting of several islands and rocks, situated about 23 [[Mile|mile]]s (37 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Heard Island]]. Named for [[Captain William McDonald]] of the British ship Samarang who discovered the islands in January 1854.

== See also ==
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[edit] McDonald Point

'''McDonald Point''' ({{coor dm|67|21|S|59|40|E|}}) is a point marking the western end of Islay, an [[island]] in [[William Scoresby Archipelago]]. The name appears to have been applied by crew members of the [[William Scoresby]], a ship used in charting these islands in February 1936.

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[edit] McDonald Ridge

'''McDonald Ridge''' ({{coor dm|66|20|S|52|15|E|}}) is a mostly ice-covered ridge between Johnston and Douglas peaks, about 22 [[Mile|mile]]s (35 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Biscoe]] in [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[K.R. McDonald]], radio officer at [[Mawson Station]] in 1961.

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[edit] Mount McDonald

'''Mount McDonald''' ({{coor dm|72|30|S|166|36|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,470 m) on the north side of [[Trafalgar Glacier]], 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of [[Mount Burton]], in the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by NZFMCAE, 1962-63, for [[William McDonald]], crew member on the [[Terra Nova]] during the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13. McDonald, who lives in [[New Zealand]], was a guest of the [[U.S. Navy]] during the 1962-63 Antarctic season when he visited the continent again with two others of Scott's veterans.

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[edit] McDonough Nunataks

'''McDonough Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|85|8|S|179|59|E|}}) is a small group of isolated rock [[nunatak]]s at the south margin of the [[Queen Maud Mountains]], rising above the ice plateau 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Rosenwald]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John W. McDonough]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) ionospheric physicist at the [[South Pole Station]], 1962.

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[edit] McElroy Glacier

'''McElroy Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|58|S|166|58|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] just west of [[Matthews Ridge]] on [[Tapsell Foreland]], [[Victoria Land]]. It drains south to join [[Barnett Glacier]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Clifford T. McElroy]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) geologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1964-65 and 1966-67.

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[edit] McElroy Ridge

'''McElroy Ridge''' ({{coor dm|72|37|S|168|3|E|}}) is a high mountainous ridge, 16 [[Mile|mile]]s (26 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, in the [[Victory Mountains]] of [[Victoria Land]]. The ridge is bounded by the Gruendler, Trainer, Trafalgar and [[Rudolph Glaciers]]. Mapped in part by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58. Mapped in detail by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William D. McElroy]], Director of the [[National Science Foundation]], 1969-72.

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[edit] Mount McElroy

'''Mount McElroy''' ({{coor dm|74|9|S|63|12|W|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] at the west end of the [[Hutton Mountains]], in southeast [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, led by Ronne, who named the mountain for [[T.P. McElroy]], of Boston, who contributed the radio and communication instruments for the expedition.

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[edit] McFarlane Strait

'''McFarlane Strait''' ({{coor dm|62|32|S|59|55|W|}}) is a strait lying between Greenwich and [[Livingston Islands]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. The name appears on an 1822 chart by Captain [[George Powell]], a British sealer, and is now well established in international usage.

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[edit] McGaw Peak

'''McGaw Peak''' ({{coor dm|75|52|S|140|59|W|}}) is a prominent [[peak]] (over 800 m) on the ridge between [[Land Glacier]] and [[Paschal Glacier]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. It stands midway between [[Mount McCoy]] and [[Pearson Peak]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photographs, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Maj. [[Hugh R.L. McGaw]], USA, [[Logistics Research Officer]] on the staff of the Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1971 and 1972.

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[edit] McGee Rock

'''McGee Rock''' ({{coor dm|75|54|S|142|59|W|}}) is an isolated rock at the south side of [[Parker Pass]], about 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Zuncich Hill]], in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Wayne R. McGee]], EO3, U.S. Navy, [[Equipment Operator]] at [[Byrd Station]], 1966.

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[edit] Mount McGee

'''Mount McGee''' ({{coor dm|74|3|S|164|33|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 1,410 m, rising from a ridge at the north side of [[Clausnitzer Glacier]] in the [[Random Hills]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1955-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Lawrence E. McGee]], geologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1965-66 season.

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[edit] Mount McGhee

'''Mount McGhee''' ({{coor dm|66|56|S|52|39|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Mount Smethurst]] in [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1957. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J. McGhee]], mechanic and driver at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1961.

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[edit] McGinnis Peak

'''McGinnis Peak''' ({{coor dm|84|32|S|177|52|W|}}) is a prominent [[peak]] (1,270 m) with a large, bare cirque in the north slope, standing near the edge of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]], just east of the lower part of [[Kosco Glacier]] and 3.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Oppegaard Spur]]. Discovered by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Surveyed by [[A.P. Crary]] in 1957-58, and named by him for [[Lyle McGinnis]], seismologist with the [[U.S. Victoria Land Traverse Party]] in 1958-59.

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[edit] McGrady Cove

'''McGrady Cove''' ({{coor dm|66|16|S|110|34|E|}}) is a cove at the head of [[Newcomb Bay]] in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Chief Photographer]]'s [[Mate E.D. McGrady]], [[U.S. Navy]], who participated in the flights of U.S. Navy Operation Highjump over the Windmill Islands in 1947.

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[edit] McGrath Nunatak

'''McGrath Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|68|3|S|63|1|E|}}) is a ridge-like [[nunatak]] at the west end of the [[Blanabbane Nunataks]], standing 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Van Hulssen Nunatak]] in Mac. [[Robertson Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[P.J. McGrath]], radio officer at [[Mawson Station]] who assisted in the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) [[Framnes Mountains-Depot Peak]] survey during 1965.

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[edit] Mount McGrath

'''Mount McGrath''' ({{coor dm|70|53|S|65|28|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Mount Bewsher]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[A.E. McGrath]], assistant diesel mechanic at [[Mawson Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] McGregor Glacier

'''McGregor Glacier''' ({{coor dm|85|8|S|174|50|W|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], 14 [[Mile|mile]]s (22 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, draining the southwest slopes of the [[Prince Olav Mountains]] and flowing west to enter [[Shackleton Glacier]] just north of [[Cumulus Hills]]. Named by the [[Southern Party]] of [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) for [[V.R. McGregor]], geologist with that party.

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[edit] McGregor Range

'''McGregor Range''' ({{coor dm|71|58|S|167|51|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] range 13 [[Mile|mile]]s (21 [[Kilometer|km]]) long in the south-central [[Admiralty Mountains]]. The range is circumscribed by the flow of the Tucker, Leander, Fitch and Man-o-[[War Glaciers]]. Partially mapped by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] aerial photography, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Ronald K. McGregor]], U.S. Navy, leader of [[Antarctic Support Activities]] at [[McMurdo Station]], winter party 1962.

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[edit] Mount McGregor

'''Mount McGregor''' ({{coor dm|70|37|S|66|39|E|}}) is a [[peak]] surmounting the southwest end of [[Thomson Massif]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Sighted in December 1956 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) southern party led by [[W.G. Bewsher]], and named for [[Peter McGregor]], geophysicist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1956.

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[edit] McGuire Island

'''McGuire Island''' ({{coor dm|64|46|S|64|24|W|}}) is an [[island]] in the northeast portion of the [[Joubin Islands]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Thomas J. McGuire]], Oiler in RV Hero in her first voyage to Antarctica and [[Palmer Station]] in 1968.

== See also ==
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[edit] McHugo Peak

'''McHugo Peak''' ({{coor dm|69|51|S|68|5|W|}}) is a prominent [[peak]] rising to 1,250 m, marking the northwest extremity of [[Traverse Mountains]] on the [[Rymill Coast]], [[Palmer Land]]. The peak was photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1966, and was surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1971-72. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1977 after [[M. Barbara McHugo]], [[Senior Map Officer]], Directorate of [[Overseas Surveys]], 1958-86, with responsibility for Antarctic mapping, 1960-1984.

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[edit] McIlroy Peak

'''McIlroy Peak''' ({{coor dm|54|11|S|36|46|W|}}) is a [[peak]] rising to 745 m west of [[Husvik Harbor]] and 0.8 [[Mile|mile]]s (1.3 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Mount Barren]], [[South Georgia]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1990 after Dr. [[James A. McIlroy]] (1879-1968), surgeon on the [[British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition]], 1914-16, in Endurance, and on the [[Shackleton-Rowett Antarctic Expedition]], 1921-22, in

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[edit] McIntosh Cliffs

'''McIntosh Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|78|32|S|166|24|E|}}) is a line of steep, uneven, volcanic bluffs or cliffs, 16 [[Mile|mile]]s (26 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, forming the southwest side of the [[Minna Bluff]] [[cove]], at the south end of [[Scott Coast]], [[Victoria Land]]. The height of the cliffs increases from west to east, ranging from 400-600 m above [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1999) after [[William C. McIntosh]], Department of Geoscience, [[New Mexico Institute]] of Mining and Technology, Socorro, a member of the 1982 NMIMT field party that carried out the first geological mapping of Minna Bluff; additional field work at [[Mount Erebus]], 1977-78, 1984-85; [[Mount Discovery]] and [[Mason Spur]], 1983-84; [[Mount Murphy]], 1985; [[Executive Committee Range]], 1989-90; [[Crary Mountains]], 1992-93.

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[edit] Mount McIntosh

'''Mount McIntosh''' ({{coor dm|77|31|S|168|41|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] rising to c.2600 m in the west part of [[Kyle Hills]], [[Ross Island]]. It stands at the northwest end of [[Lofty Promenade]], 1.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.4 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the summit of [[Mount Terror]]. The mountain in conspicuous because of diagonal bands of rock and ice on the north face. At the suggestion of [[P.R. Kyle]], named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2000) after [[William C. McIntosh]], geologist, [[New Mexico Institute]] of Mines and Technology, who worked extensively in Antarctica under [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) auspices and in support of Kyle's investigations on [[Mount Erebus]]; made first trip to Mount Erebus in 1977-78 and at least 15 trips through 1999.

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[edit] McIntyre Island

'''McIntyre Island''' ({{coor dm|66|14|S|110|34|E|}}) is a small [[island]] just west of [[Blakeney Point]], [[Clark Peninsula]], in the [[Windmill Islands]]. The island was photographed from the air by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47) and was included in a 1957 ground survey by [[C.R. Eklund]]. Named by the latter for construction mechanic [[Robert McIntyre]], [[U.S. Navy]], of the [[Wilkes Station]] party, 1957.

== See also ==
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[edit] McIntyre Island

'''McIntyre Island''' ({{coor dm|67|22|S|49|5|E|}}) is the easternmost of the [[Hydrographer Islands]], lying just south of [[Sakellari Peninsula]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos in 1957 and visited by an ANARE party in 1959. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for Sgt. [[H. McIntyre]], RAAF, engine fitter at [[Mawson Station]] in 1959.

== See also ==
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[edit] McIntyre Promontory

'''McIntyre Promontory''' ({{coor dm|84|57|S|179|40|E|}}) is a promontory having the ground plan of a sharp V pointed toward the north, with steep cliffs on either flank, forming a part of the [[Bush Mountains]] at the head of [[Ramsey Glacier]]. Discovered and photographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] on Flight 8A of [[February 16]], [[1947]], and named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Eugene C. McIntyre]], [[United States Marine Corps]] (USMC), copilot on this flight.

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[edit] Mount McIntyre

'''Mount McIntyre''' ({{coor dm|87|17|S|153|0|W|}}) is a rocky, flat, projecting-type [[mountain]] that forms the northeast extremity of D'[[Angelo Bluff]]. It rises at the west side of [[Scott Glacier]], near the head, directly opposite [[Mount Howe]]. Discovered in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party led by [[Quin Blackburn]]. Named by [[Admiral Byrd]] for [[Marvin H. McIntyre]], secretary to the President of the [[United States]] at that time, [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]].

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[edit] McKaskle Hills

'''McKaskle Hills''' ({{coor dm|70|1|S|73|0|E|}}) is a group of moderately low, rocky coastal hills between [[Rogers Glacier]] and [[Mistichelli Hills]], on the eastern margin of the [[Amery Ice Shelf]]. Delineated in 1952 by [[John H. Roscoe]] from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47), and named by him for [[H.A. McKaskle]], air crewman on [[Operation Highjump]] photographic flights over coastal areas between 14 and 164 East longitude.

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[edit] McKay Cliffs

'''McKay Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|82|19|S|156|0|E|}}) is a line of cliffs about 20 [[Mile|mile]]s (32 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, forming the north wall of [[Geologists Range]]. Seen by the northern party of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) and named for [[Alexander McKay]], pioneer [[New Zealand]] geologist.

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[edit] McKay Creek

'''McKay Creek''' ({{coor dm|77|39|S|162|45|E|}}) is a meltwater stream, 250 m long, heading on [[Suess Glacier]] west-southwest of the west end of [[Lake Chad]] at about 100 m elevation and flowing east-northeast into Lake Chad in [[Taylor Valley]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1996 after [[Christopher P. McKay]], NASA, planetary scientist, who conducted limnological research on [[Lake Hoare]] from 1982 and pioneered the use of year-round environmental data collection in dry [[valley]] ecosystems.

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[edit] McKay Valley

'''McKay Valley''' ({{coor dm|79|53|S|156|40|E|}}) is the central [[valley]] of three largely ice-free valleys that trend east from [[Midnight Plateau]] in the [[Darwin Mountains]]. Named after [[Christopher P. McKay]], physicist, NASA [[Ames Research Center]], [[Moffett Field]], CA, who carried out investigations in [[McMurdo Dry Valleys]] (micrometeorology, thickness of ice in frozen lakes, stability of ground ice) in 15 austral summers beginning c.1980.

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[edit] McKellar Glacier

'''McKellar Glacier''' ({{coor dm|72|12|S|167|7|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] flowing south along the east side of [[Evans Ridge]] into [[Pearl Harbor Glacier]] in the [[Victory Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the northern party of NZFMCAE, 1962-63, for [[I.C. McKellar]], geologist and glaciologist to the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1957-58, which undertook surveys in the nearby [[Tucker Glacier]] area.

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[edit] McKelvey Valley

'''McKelvey Valley''' ({{coor dm|77|26|S|161|33|E|}}) is a [[valley]] between the western part of the [[Olympus Range]] and the [[Insel Range]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition]] (VUWAE) (1958-59) for [[B.C. McKelvey]], a geologist of [[Victoria University]], who, with [[P.N. Webb]], did the first geological exploration of this area (1957-58), and was again in [[Wright Valley]] with the VUWAE, 1958-59.

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[edit] Mount McKelvey

'''Mount McKelvey''' ({{coor dm|85|21|S|87|18|W|}}) is a rocky, mostly ice-free [[peak]] (2,090 m) situated less than 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Walcott]] in the eastern portion of the [[Thiel Mountains]]. Surveyed by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) Thiel Mountains party, 1960-61. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Vincent E. McKelvey]], ninth director of the [[U.S. Geological Survey]], 1971-78. During this period numerous USGS geologic and topographic expeditions, for which he had administrative responsibility, were carried out in Antarctica.

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[edit] Mount McKenny

'''Mount McKenny''' ({{coor dm|71|40|S|160|22|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] (1,890 m) at the south end of [[Daniels Range]], 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Toogood]], in the [[Usarp Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Clarence D. McKenny]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist who wintered at the [[South Pole Station]] in 1959 and 1961, and at [[Eights Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] McKenzie Nunatak

'''McKenzie Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|71|14|S|163|25|E|}}) is a very prominent [[nunatak]] (1,620 m) which rises above the ice between [[McLin]] and [[Graveson Glaciers]], in the [[Bowers Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Garry D. McKenzie]], glaciologist, who participated in the study of [[Meserve Glacier]] in 1966-67.

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[edit] McKenzie Peak

'''McKenzie Peak''' ({{coor dm|70|18|S|65|38|E|}}) is a [[peak]] just south of [[Mount Albion]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos of 1965. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[J.F. McKenzie]], radio technician at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] Mount McKenzie

'''Mount McKenzie''' ({{coor dm|70|40|S|67|1|E|}}) is a pyramidal [[peak]], 2,255 m, situated 3.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Saxton Ridge]] in the [[Amery Peaks]] of the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Seen by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) southern party led by [[W.G. Bewsher]], 1956-57. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[John A. McKenzie]], cook at [[Mawson Station]] in 1956.

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[edit] Mount McKeown

'''Mount McKeown''' ({{coor dm|77|56|S|85|31|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] (1,880 m) on the north side of [[Embree Glacier]], 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Mount Schmid]], in the north portion of the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. First mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-59. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for First Lieutenant [[Donald F. McKeown]], [[United States Air Force]] (USAF), who participated in establishing the [[South Pole Station]] in the 1956-57 season.

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[edit] Mount McKercher

'''Mount McKercher''' ({{coor dm|86|9|S|150|2|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,230 m, standing at the east side of [[Scott Glacier]], just north of the mouth of [[Griffith Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Discovered in December 1934 by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] geological party under [[Quin Blackburn]], and named for [[Hazel McKercher]], secretary to [[R. Admiral Byrd]] during the period of this expedition.

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[edit] Mount McKerrow

'''Mount McKerrow''' ({{coor dm|81|45|S|159|48|E|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] on the east side of [[Starshot Glacier]], standing 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Thompson Mountain]] in [[Surveyors Range]]. Discovered by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1960-61) and named for [[James McKerrow]], a former [[Surveyor General]] of [[New Zealand]].

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[edit] Mount McKibben

'''Mount McKibben''' ({{coor dm|75|23|S|64|42|W|}}) is a [[mountain]] standing 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Hansen Inlet]] and 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[McCaw Ridge]], near the base of [[Antarctic Peninsula]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[L.D. McKibben]], U.S. Navy, shipfitter with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1963.

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[edit] McKinley Nunatak

'''McKinley Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|85|18|S|170|3|W|}}) is the southernmost of three large [[nunatak]]s in upper [[Liv Glacier]], about 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north-northeast of [[Barnum Peak]]. Named by the [[Southern Party]] of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) (1961-62) for Captain [[Ashley C. McKinley]], photographer with [[R. Admiral Richard E. Byrd]] on his [[South Pole]] flight of 1929.

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[edit] McKinley Peak

'''McKinley Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|54|S|148|18|W|}}) is a [[peak]] standing 15 [[Mile|mile]]s (24 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Hershey Ridge]] at the south end of the [[Ford Ranges]] in [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Discovered on the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]] flight of [[December 5]], [[1929]], and named by Byrd for [[Grace McKinley]], wife of Captain [[Ashley C. McKinley]], aerial photographer and third-in-command of the expedition.

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[edit] McKinnis Peak

'''McKinnis Peak''' ({{coor dm|69|34|S|159|21|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (510 m) 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Holladay Nunataks]] in the [[Wilson Hills]]. It surmounts the [[cove]] that is bounded by Tomilin and [[Noll Glaciers]] on the west and [[Gillett Ice Shelf]] on the east. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Joe D. McKinnis]] of [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6, [[Aviation Electronics Technician]] and air crewman on LC-130F aircraft in five [[Operation Deep Freeze]] deployments through 1969.

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[edit] McKinnon Glacier

'''McKinnon Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|38|S|67|45|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing southeast from the [[Nemesis Glacier]] to [[Beaver Lake]] in the east part of the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. The area was first visited by an ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) party in 1956 and mapped from ANARE air photographs. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[G.W. McKinnon]], [[Geographical Officer]] with the [[Antarctic Division]], Melbourne, Officer in Charge of the ANARE Prince Charles Mountains survey party in 1969.

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[edit] McKinnon Island

'''McKinnon Island''' ({{coor dm|67|36|S|47|35|E|}}) is a large [[island]], mostly ice covered, in the [[Hannan Ice Shelf]] along the coast of [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956. Named for [[Graeme W. McKinnon]], [[Geographical Officer]] of the [[Antarctic Division]], Melbourne, and Secretary of the [[Antarctic Names Committee]] of Australia.

== See also ==
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[edit] McKinzie Islands

'''McKinzie Islands''' ({{coor dm|74|3|S|101|50|W|}}) is a group of small islands in the northeast extremity of [[Cranton Bay]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Richard H. McKinzie]], U.S. Navy, hospital corpsman at [[Byrd Station]], 1967.

== See also ==
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[edit] McKnight Creek

'''McKnight Creek''' ({{coor dm|77|36|S|163|16|E|}}) is a glacial meltwater stream, 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing southwest from the snout of [[Commonwealth Glacier]] and entering the east end of [[Lake Fryxell]] between [[Lost Seal Stream]] and [[Aiken Creek]], in [[Taylor Valley]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[Diane McKnight]], research hydrologist, [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS), leader of USGS field teams over several years (1987-94) that made extensive studies of the hydrology and geochemistry of streams flowing into Lake Fryxell.

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[edit] McLaren Ridge

'''McLaren Ridge''' ({{coor dm|70|52|S|67|38|E|}}) is a rock ridge at the head of [[Battye Glacier]], about 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Radok Lake]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[W.A. McLaren]], glaciologist at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1965.

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[edit] McLaughlin Cliffs

'''McLaughlin Cliffs''' ({{coor dm|71|35|S|67|32|W|}}) is the abrupt rock cliffs that overlook [[George VI Sound]] between the Armstrong and [[Conchie Glaciers]], in west [[Palmer Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Donald J. McLaughlin]], CEC, [[U.S. Navy Reserve]], Officer-in-Charge of [[Palmer Station]] in 1970. The steep cliffs provide nesting sites for a colony of [[Snow Petrels]] (Pagodroma nivea).

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[edit] McLaughlin Peak

'''McLaughlin Peak''' ({{coor dm|74|35|S|64|18|W|}}) is a [[peak]] standing 9 [[Mile|mile]]s (14 [[Kilometer|km]]) east-southeast of [[Mount Aaron]] in the north part of the [[Latady Mountains]], in [[Palmer Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1961-67. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert H. McLaughlin]], U.S. Navy, engineman with the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1964.

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[edit] McLay Glacier

'''McLay Glacier''' ({{coor dm|81|2|S|158|49|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing southeast into [[Nursery Glacier]], [[Churchill Mountains]]. Mount Durnford, [[Mount Stewart]] and [[Mount Liard]] flank the north and [[Turk Peak]] and [[Bradshaw Peak]] flank the south. Named in honor of the [[Honorable James Kenneth McLay]], QSO, who was the former Minister of Justice, [[Attorney General]] and [[Deputy Prime Minister]]. He held the position of [[New Zealand]]'s [[Whaling Commissioner]] for 9 years, during which time he fought for a whaling sanctuary in the [[Southern Ocean]], and opposed scientific whaling.

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[edit] McLea Nunatak

'''McLea Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|75|59|S|159|30|E|}}) is a [[nunatak]] between [[Richards Nunatak]] and [[Sharks Tooth]], in the [[Prince Albert Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by the [[Southern Party]] of the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1962-63, for [[F. McLea]], radio operator at [[Scott Base]] who was responsible for the field party radio communications.

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[edit] McLean Buttress

'''McLean Buttress''' ({{coor dm|77|19|S|160|58|E|}}) is a buttress-like [[mountain]] or promontory at the north side of [[Webb Lake]] and [[Barwick Valley]] in [[Victoria Land]]. It rises abruptly from the [[valley]] and marks the south limit of the cliffs known as [[The Fortress]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Frank E. McLean]], USCG, [[Commanding Officer]] of USCGC [[Burton Island]] in the [[Ross Sea]] during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1970 and 1971.

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[edit] McLean Glacier

'''McLean Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|59|S|164|45|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] located north of [[Mount Hemphill]] in the southwest part of [[Anare Mountains]], draining west and entering the lower part of [[Ebbe Glacier]] just south of [[Beaman Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Kenneth S. McLean]], topographic engineer with the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) [[Topo East-West]] party that surveyed this area in the 1962-63 season.

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[edit] McLean Nunataks

'''McLean Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|67|50|S|143|57|E|}}) is a group of three [[nunatak]]s lying within the western part of [[Mertz Glacier]], near the head. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] (1911-14) under [[Douglas Mawson]], who named them after Dr. [[Archie L. McLean]], medical officer and bacteriologist with the expedition.

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[edit] McLean Peak

'''McLean Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|51|S|141|35|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,290 m, surmounting a spur descending from the northwest end of [[Stanford Plateau]], along the [[Watson Escarpment]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[William E. McLean]], U.S. Navy, medical officer and officer in charge of the [[South Pole Station]] winter party in 1964.

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[edit] McLean Ridge

'''McLean Ridge''' ({{coor dm|70|44|S|66|51|E|}}) is a small, partly ice-covered ridge about 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[Mount Butterworth]] in the [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and 1960. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[C.V. McLean]], senior diesel mechanic at [[Wilkes Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] Mount McLennan

'''Mount McLennan''' ({{coor dm|67|12|S|51|5|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Howard Hills]] in the northeast part of the [[Scott Mountains]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[K. McLennan]], a member of the crew of the Discovery during the [[British Australian New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition]] (BANZARE), 1929-31.

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[edit] Mount McLennan

'''Mount McLennan''' ({{coor dm|77|35|S|162|56|E|}}) is a prominent [[mountain]] rising over 1,600 m at the north side of [[Taylor Valley]], surmounting the area at the heads of Canada, Commonwealth, and [[Loftus Glaciers]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[C.S. Wright]] of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]] (1910-13) for [[Professor McLennan]], physicist of [[Toronto University]], Canada.

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[edit] McLeod Glacier

'''McLeod Glacier''' ({{coor dm|60|44|S|45|38|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing in a southeast direction into [[Clowes Bay]] on the south side of [[Signy Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1954 for [[Michael McLeod]], following a survey by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1947. On [[December 12]], [[1821]], the cutter of the South Orkney Islands, where a chart annotation indicates that land was sighted, possibly [[Coronation Island]].

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[edit] McLeod Glacier

'''McLeod Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|22|S|158|22|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] that descends from the [[Wilson Hills]], between Stanwix and [[Arthurson Ridges]], into [[Davies Bay]]. Plotted by Australian cartographers from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Ian R. McLeod]], geologist and leader of an airborne field party that visited this area with the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) ([[Magga Dan]]), 1961.

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[edit] McLeod Hill

'''McLeod Hill''' ({{coor dm|68|5|S|66|30|W|}}) is a rounded, ice-covered hill, 1,790 m, which forms a prominent landmark 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the head of [[Northeast Glacier]] in [[Graham Land]]. First roughly surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE), and resurveyed by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. It was resurveyed in 1946 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and named for [[Kenneth A. McLeod]], FIDS meteorological observer who, during [[July-December]] 1947, occupied with a member of the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) the plateau meteorological station 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of this hill.

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[edit] McLeod Massif

'''McLeod Massif''' ({{coor dm|70|46|S|68|0|E|}}) is a large rock massif just south of [[Manning Massif]] in the east part of [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from air photographs. First visited by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) Prince Charles Mountains survey in 1969. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[I.R. McLeod]], geologist-in-charge of geological field operations during the ANARE Prince Charles Mountains surveys of 1969 and 1970.

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[edit] McLeod Nunataks

'''McLeod Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|67|29|S|52|42|E|}}) is an isolated group of [[nunatak]]s 35 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of the [[Tula Mountains]] in [[Enderby Land]]. Photographed in 1956 by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft. First visited in December 1958 by ANARE dog-sledge party with position fixed by [[G.A. Knuckey]]. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[I.R. McLeod]], geologist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1958, a member of the dog-sledge party.

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[edit] McLin Glacier

'''McLin Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|12|S|163|27|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]] which flows north of [[McKenzie Nunatak]] into [[Graveson Glacier]], in the [[Bowers Mountains]]. The glacier saddles with [[Carryer Glacier]] on the west and is nourished in part by [[Edlin Neve]]. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE) to this area, 1967-68, for Lieutenant Commander [[Robert D. McLin]], [[U.S. Navy]], pilot of Hercules LC-130 aircraft in Antarctica that season.

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[edit] McMahon Glacier

'''McMahon Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|45|S|165|45|E|}}) is a [[glacier]] about 18 [[Mile|mile]]s (29 [[Kilometer|km]]) long in the [[Anare Mountains]], [[Victoria Land]]. It drains north between [[Buskirk Bluffs]] and [[Gregory Bluffs]] into [[Nielsen Fjord]]. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[F.P. McMahon]], [[Logistics Officer]] with the [[Australian Antarctic Division]], who led a number of expeditions to [[Macquarie Island]] and was second-in-charge of several expeditions to Antarctica.

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[edit] McMahon Islands

'''McMahon Islands''' ({{coor dm|67|38|S|45|58|E|}}) is a two low, peaked, rocky islands, 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of the [[Thala Hills]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos taken in 1956 and visited by the ANARE ([[Thala Dan]]) in February, 1961. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[F.P. McMahon]], [[Supply Officer]], [[Antarctic Division]], Melbourne, and second-in-command of the ANARE (Thala Dan), 1960-61.

== See also ==
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[edit] Mount McMahon

'''Mount McMahon''' ({{coor dm|70|52|S|65|9|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] about 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Bewsher]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos. Named for [[R. McMahon]], officer in charge at [[Mawson Station]] in 1963.

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[edit] McManus Glacier

'''McManus Glacier''' ({{coor dm|69|28|S|71|27|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing north into [[Palestrina Glacier]], northwest [[Alexander Island]]. Surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1975-76. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1980 after [[Alan James McManus]], BAS cook, Grytviken and Faraday, 1971-73; Adelaide and Rothera, 1975-78.

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[edit] McMorrin Glacier

'''McMorrin Glacier''' ({{coor dm|67|59|S|67|10|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing west from [[Mount Metcalfe]] to [[Marguerite Bay]] in [[Graham Land]]. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Ian McMorrin]], [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS) general assistant at [[Stonington Island]], 1961-63, who helped survey this area in 1962.

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[edit] McMullin Island

'''McMullin Island''' ({{coor dm|66|17|S|110|31|E|}}) is a rocky [[island]], 0.3 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.5 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, lying between Shirley and [[Kilby Islands]] in the south part of the entrance of [[Newcomb Bay]], in the [[Windmill Islands]]. First mapped from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] and [[Operation Windmill]] in 1947 and 1948. Named by the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John P. McMullin]], air crewman with [[U.S. Navy Operation Windmill]] which established astronomical control in the area in January 1948.

== See also ==
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[edit] McMurdo Dry Valleys

'''McMurdo Dry Valleys''' ({{coor dm|77|30|S|162|0|E|}}) is a convenient name for a geographic area, 120 [[Mile|mile]]s (190 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 50 [[Mile|mile]]s (80 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, encompassing the largest assemblage of ice-free features in Antarctica. The area occupies the south portion of [[Scott Coast]], [[Victoria Land]], and is roughly defined as extending from 7630S to 7830S, between 16000E and 16430E. A variety of feature types occur within the area including mountains, ranges, glaciers, lakes, and ice-free valleys, the latter generally referred to as "dry valleys" following [[R.F. Scott]]'s usage of 1907. Three concentrations of ice-free areas are notable: in the north, [[Alatna Valley]] and other ice-free valleys are associated with [[Convoy Range]]; the main central sector is bounded by [[Saint Johns Range]], [[Quartermain Mountains]], and [[Kukri Hills]] and includes [[Victoria Valley]], [[Barwick Valley]], [[Balham Valley]], [[McKelvey Valley]], [[Wright Valley]], the elevated valleys of the [[Olympus Range]] and [[Asgard Range]], the [[Pearse Valley]], [[Taylor Valley]], and the valleys in Quartermain Mountains; in the extreme southeast, [[Garwood Valley]], [[Marshall Valley]], [[Miers Valley]], [[Hidden Valley]], [[Pyramid Trough]], and [[Roaring Valley]] lie near the coast between [[Royal Society Range]] and [[Koettlitz Glacier]]. Much scientific interest has focused on this area because extensive sections of bedrock are exposed to study. Parts of the area were visited by British expeditions led by Captain [[Robert F. Scott]] (1901-04 and 1910-13), who referred to Taylor Valley, as well as [[Beacon Valley]] and Pyramid Trough (named later), as "dry valleys." In 1986, the [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) recommended the name McMurdo Dry Valleys from among several informal names which were then in use. The name is in accord with the historical use of the term "dry valleys" in this area, with the fact that the ice-free valleys are the salient characteristic of the area as a whole, and with the situation of this feature adjacent to [[McMurdo Sound]] and [[McMurdo Ice Shelf]].

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[edit] McMurdo Ice Shelf

'''McMurdo Ice Shelf''' ({{coor dm|78|0|S|166|30|E|}}) is that portion of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]] bounded by [[McMurdo Sound]] and [[Ross Island]] on the north and [[Minna Bluff]] on the south. Studies show this feature has characteristics quite distinct from the Ross Ice Shelf and merits individual naming. A.[[J. Heine]], who made investigations in 1962-63, suggested the name for the [[ice shelf]] bounded by Ross Island, [[Brown Peninsula]], [[Black Island]] and [[White Island]]. Advisory [[Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) has extended the application of this name to include the contiguous ice shelf southward to Minna Bluff.

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[edit] McMurdo Sound

'''McMurdo Sound''' ({{coor dm|77|30|S|165|0|E|}}) is a [[sound]] about 35 [[Mile|mile]]s (60 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and wide, lying at the junction of the [[Ross Sea]] and [[Ross Ice Shelf]] between [[Ross Island]] and [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered by Captain [[James Clark Ross]] in February 1841 and named for Lieutenant [[Archibald McMurdo]] of the Terror.

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[edit] McMurdo Station

'''McMurdo Station''' ({{coor dm|77|55|S|166|39|E|}}) is a located on [[Hut Point Peninsula]] on [[Ross Island]] in [[McMurdo Sound]].

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[edit] Cape McNab

'''Cape McNab''' ({{coor dm|66|56|S|163|14|E|}}) is a cape (350 m) which forms the south end of [[Buckle Island]] in the [[Balleny Islands]]. Named for [[John McNab]], 2d mate of the schooner [[Eliza Scott]], who made a sketch of the Balleny Islands when they were discovered by [[John Balleny]] in 1839.

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[edit] McNair Nunatak

'''McNair Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|67|52|S|63|23|E|}}) is a small, clearly defined rock exposure, situated 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the central part of [[Masson Range]] and 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southeast of [[Russell Nunatak]]. Seen first by [[R. Dovers]] during the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) southern journey of 1954. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Richard McNair]], cook at [[Mawson Station]], 1955.

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[edit] McNally Peak

'''McNally Peak''' ({{coor dm|86|35|S|153|24|W|}}) is a [[peak]] 2,570 m, standing 3.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Farley]], near the southeast side of [[Holdsworth Glacier]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Commander [[Joseph J. McNally]], [[U.S. Navy]], supply officer at [[McMurdo Station]], winter 1959; on the staff of the Commander, [[U.S. Naval Support Force]], Antarctica, during [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1967.

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[edit] McNamara Island

'''McNamara Island''' ({{coor dm|72|36|S|93|14|W|}}) is a mainly ice-covered [[island]], 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, which is partly within the north edge of [[Abbot Ice Shelf]], about 20 [[Mile|mile]]s (32 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Dustin Island]]. Discovered by [[R. Admiral Byrd]] and members of the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS) on flights from the Bear, [[February 27]], [[1940]]. Named by Byrd for [[John McNamara]], boatswain on the [[Jacob Ruppert]] of the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1933-35.

== See also ==
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[edit] McNaughton Ridges

'''McNaughton Ridges''' ({{coor dm|67|32|S|50|27|E|}}) is a group of ridges 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Simpson Peak]] in the [[Scott Mountains]], [[Enderby Land]]. Plotted from air photos taken from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956 and 1957. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[I.L.K. McNaughton]], physicist at [[Mawson Station]] in 1961.

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[edit] Mount McNaughton

'''Mount McNaughton''' ({{coor dm|85|58|S|128|12|W|}}) is a large [[mountain]] rising over 3,000 m, standing 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Haworth Mesa]] in western [[Wisconsin Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[John T. McNaughton]], Asst. Sec. of Defense for lnternational [[Security Affairs]], a member of the [[Antarctic Policy Group]] from 1965 until his death in 1967.

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[edit] McNeile Glacier

'''McNeile Glacier''' ({{coor dm|63|54|S|59|26|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] flowing northward to the southeast side of [[Almond Point]] where it enters [[Charcot Bay]], on the west side of [[Graham Land]]. Charted in 1948 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and named for [[S.St]].[[C. McNeile]], surveyor at the FIDS [[Hope Bay]] base in 1948-49.

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[edit] McNish Island

'''McNish Island''' ({{coor dm|54|9|S|37|28|W|}}) is the larger of two islands lying at the east side of [[Cheapman Bay]] on the south side of [[South Georgia]]. Surveyed by the SGS in the period 1951-57, and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Harry McNeish]] (1886-1930), carpenter on the British expedition under Shackleton, 1914-16. McNeish accompanied Shackleton in the Georgia. Name changed from [[McNeish]] to [[McNish]] 1998 after submittal of [[Henry McNish]]'s birth certificate to the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee.

== See also ==
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[edit] McPherson Crags

'''McPherson Crags''' ({{coor dm|54|29|S|37|4|W|}}) is a group of prominent crags rising to 460 m in central [[Annenkov Island]], [[South Georgia]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Ms. [[Ray McPherson]] (1916-75), clerical officer with the [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1967-75.

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[edit] McPherson Peak

'''McPherson Peak''' ({{coor dm|78|32|S|84|42|W|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,200 m) located at the west side of the head of [[Remington Glacier]], in the [[Sentinel Range]], [[Ellsworth Mountains]]. First mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1957-59. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[William C. McPherson]], Jr., Navy radioman at the [[South Pole Station]] in 1957.

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[edit] McSaveney Spur

'''McSaveney Spur''' ({{coor dm|77|17|S|160|35|E|}}) is a prominent rock spur 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Mount Bastion]] in the [[Willett Range]] of [[Victoria Land]]. The spur descends northeast from the plateau level toward the northwest flank of [[Webb Glacier]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Maurice J. McSaveney]] and [[Eileen R. McSaveney]], husband and wife geologists who made investigations of [[Meserve Glacier]] and the [[Wright Valley]] area, he in 1968-69, 1972-73 and 1973-74; she in 1969-70 and 1972-73.

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[edit] McSweeney Point

'''McSweeney Point''' ({{coor dm|82|49|S|166|40|E|}}) is a sharp rock point 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of the terminus of [[Davidson Glacier]], overlooking the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from tellurometer surveys (1961-62) and Navy air photos (1960). Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[R.H. McSweeney]], [[U.S. Navy]], [[Commanding Officer]] of the USS Tombigbee during [[U.S. Navy Operation Deepfreeze]] 1963.

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[edit] McWhinnie Peak

'''McWhinnie Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|16|S|162|14|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Mount Harker]] in [[Saint Johns Range]], [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Mary A. McWhinnie]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) biologist who wintered-over at [[McMurdo Station]] in 1974. She worked on several Antarctic cruises in USNS Eltanin between 1962 and 1972.

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[edit] Meade Islands

'''Meade Islands''' ({{coor dm|62|27|S|60|5|W|}}) is a group of small islands and rocks lying in the north entrance to [[McFarlane Strait]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Charted and named in 1935 by DI personnel on the [[Discovery II]].

== See also ==
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[edit] Meade Nunatak

'''Meade Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|80|23|S|21|58|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Blanchard Hill]], rising to 990 m in the [[Pioneers Escarpment]], [[Shackleton Range]]. Photographed from the air by the [[U.S. Navy]], 1967. Surveyed by [[British Antarctic Survey]] (BAS), 1968-71. In association with the names of pioneers of polar life and travel grouped in this area, named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971 after [[Charles F. Meade]] (1881-1975), English mountaineer and designer of the Meade tent.

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[edit] Meads Peak

'''Meads Peak''' ({{coor dm|83|45|S|57|8|W|}}) is a [[peak]], 1,165 m, standing 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) off the northwest end of [[Hudson Ridge]] in the [[Neptune Range]], [[Pensacola Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Edward C. Meads]], construction driver at [[Ellsworth Station]], winter 1958.

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[edit] Meander Glacier

'''Meander Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|16|S|166|55|E|}}) is a large meandering tributary to the [[Mariner Glacier]] in [[Victoria Land]]. The [[glacier]] emerges in the vicinity of [[Mount Supernal]] and [[Hobbie Ridge]] and drains generally eastward for 30 [[Mile|mile]]s (48 [[Kilometer|km]]) through the [[Mountaineer Range]] to join Mariner Glacier just east of [[Engberg Bluff]]. The descriptive name was given by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1962-63.

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[edit] Meares Cliff

'''Meares Cliff''' ({{coor dm|71|12|S|168|25|E|}}) is an angular coastal cliff that rises to 600 m, located 5.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (9 [[Kilometer|km]]) west-northwest of [[Nelson Cliff]] along the north coast of [[Victoria Land]]. First charted by the [[Northern Party]], led by Campbell, of the [[British Antarctic Expedition]], 1910-13. Named by Campbell for [[Cecil H. Meares]] who had charge of the dogs on this expedition.

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[edit] Mechanics Bay

'''Mechanics Bay''' ({{coor dm|53|1|S|73|31|E|}}) is a [[bay]], 1 [[Mile|mile]] (1.6 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, lying immediately east of [[Saddle Point]] on the north coast of [[Heard Island]]. Named by American sealers after the schooner Mechanic, a tender to the Corinthian in Captain [[Erasmus Darwin Rogers]]' sealing fleet which landed at Heard Island in 1855.

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[edit] Mechnikov Peak

'''Mechnikov Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|37|S|11|28|E|}}) is a prominent [[peak]], 2,365 m, at the base of the spur separating Schussel and [[Grautskala Cirques]] in the [[Humboldt Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered and plotted from air photos by [[German Antarctic Expedition]], 1938-39. Mapped from air photos and surveys by [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-60; remapped by [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1960-61, and named after Russian geographer [[L.I. Mechnikov]], 1838-88.

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[edit] Medea Dome

'''Medea Dome''' ({{coor dm|66|11|S|62|3|W|}}) is a snow dome, 350 m, marking the east end of [[Philippi Rise]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1953. Named in 1956 by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in association with [[Jason Peninsula]]. Medea helped Jason to obtain the golden fleece and later became his wife.

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[edit] Medhalsen Saddle

'''Medhalsen Saddle''' ({{coor dm|72|9|S|3|10|E|}}) is an ice saddle just south of [[Risemedet Mountain]] in the [[Gjelsvik Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Medhalsen (the landmark neck).

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[edit] Medhovden Bluff

'''Medhovden Bluff''' ({{coor dm|72|1|S|3|18|E|}}) is a high ice-covered bluff with a steep, eastern rock face, forming the northeast end of [[Risemedet Mountain]] in the [[Gjelsvik Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Medhovden (the landmark bluff).

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[edit] Median Snowfield

'''Median Snowfield''' ({{coor dm|83|30|S|52|30|W|}}) is a large snowfield in the [[Pensacola Mountains]] between [[Torbert Escarpment]], in the [[Neptune Range]], and the southern part of the [[Forrestal Range]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1956-66. This name given by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) reflects the position of the feature between the Neptune and [[Forrestal Ranges]].

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[edit] Medina Peaks

'''Medina Peaks''' ({{coor dm|85|36|S|155|54|W|}}) is a rugged, mainly ice-free peaks surmounting a ridge 15 [[Mile|mile]]s (24 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, extending north along the east side of [[Goodale Glacier]] to the edge of the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. Portions of the peaks were first seen and roughly mapped by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Guillermo Medina]], [[Technical Director]] of the [[U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office]], 1954-60, and of the [[Naval Oceanographic Office]], 1960-64.

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[edit] Mount Medina

'''Mount Medina''' ({{coor dm|68|27|S|66|15|W|}}) is a prominent ice-covered [[mountain]] (1,845 m) which rises from the northeast part of [[Hadley Upland]] and overlooks the head of [[Gibbs Glacier]] in southern [[Graham Land]]. Photographed by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) in November 1947 (trimetrogon air photography). Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS), 1958. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after Pedro de Medina (1493-1567), [[Spanish Cosmographer Royal]], who wrote Arte de Navegar (Valladolid, 1545), an important manual of navigation.

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[edit] Medley Ridge

'''Medley Ridge''' ({{coor dm|77|32|S|160|11|E|}}) is a rock ridge that extends northeast from [[Mount Fleming]] to the south margin of [[Wright Upper Glacier]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2004) after [[David Medley]], PHI helicopter mechanic with [[United States Antarctic Program]] (USAP) in eight consecutive field seasons from 1996-97.

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[edit] Medley Rocks

'''Medley Rocks''' ({{coor dm|62|58|S|56|1|W|}}) is a group of reefs and rocks lying close off the northeast side of D'[[Urville Island]], in the [[Joinville Island]] group. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1953-54 and named in 1956. The name arose because of the medley of reefs and rocks in this area.

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[edit] Medmulen Spurs

'''Medmulen Spurs''' ({{coor dm|72|1|S|3|8|E|}}) is a group of rock spurs extending from the north side of [[Risemedet Mountain]], in the [[Gjelsvik Mountains]], [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]] (1956-60) and named Medmulen (the landmark snout).

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[edit] Medusa Peak

'''Medusa Peak''' ({{coor dm|79|38|S|157|25|E|}}) is a [[peak]], 1700 m, located southeast of [[Perseus Peak]] on [[Tentacle Ridge]], [[Cook Mountains]]. Named is association with other peaks in the area after Medusa, one of the three gorgons of Greek mythology.

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[edit] Medusa Pool

'''Medusa Pool''' ({{coor dm|57|4|S|26|42|W|}}) is a tidal lagoon which occupies the west side of the central lowlands of [[Candlemas Island]], [[South Sandwich Islands]]. The name, given by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1971, is associated in classical mythology with the geomorphologically similar [[Gorgon Pool]], nearby.

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[edit] Medvecky Peaks

'''Medvecky Peaks''' ({{coor dm|70|34|S|67|38|E|}}) is a group of peaks rising from the northwest part of [[Loewe Massif]], in the east part of [[Aramis Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photographs. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[A. Medvecky]], geologist with the ANARE Prince Charles Mountains survey in 1969.

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[edit] Meek Channel

'''Meek Channel''' ({{coor dm|65|15|S|64|15|W|}}) is a narrow channel separating [[Galindez Island]] from [[Grotto Island]] and [[Corner Island]] in the [[Argentine Islands]], [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. Charted in 1935 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill, and named for [[William McC. Meek]], marine architect and surveyor, who was of assistance in preparing the expedition ship Penola for the voyage.

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[edit] Mount Meeks

'''Mount Meeks''' ({{coor dm|86|13|S|148|51|W|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,470 m, surmounting the rocky divide between the Griffith and [[Howe Glaciers]], in the [[Queen Maud Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant [[Harman T. Meeks]] of [[U.S. Navy Squadron VX]]-6, navigator on aircraft during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1966 and 1967.

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[edit] Mefford Knoll

'''Mefford Knoll''' ({{coor dm|76|1|S|136|16|W|}}) is a rocky knoll or ledge on the lower west slopes of [[Mount Berlin]] massif, in the [[Flood Range]] of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from ground surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-66. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Michael Mefford]], a member of the [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) team that studied ice sheet dynamics in the area northeast of [[Byrd Station]], 1971-72.

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[edit] Mefjell Glacier

'''Mefjell Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|58|S|25|0|E|}}) is a [[glacier]], 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, flowing northwest into [[Gjel Glacier]] between [[Menipa Peak]] and [[Mefjell Mountain]] in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47, and named Mefjellbreen (the middle [[mountain]] glacier).

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[edit] Mefjell Mountain

'''Mefjell Mountain''' ({{coor dm|72|5|S|25|3|E|}}) is a large [[mountain]] rising to 3,080 m, standing 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Bergersen]] in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named Mefjell (middle mountain) by the Norwegians because of its central location in the mountain group.

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[edit] Megalestris Hill

'''Megalestris Hill''' ({{coor dm|65|11|S|64|10|W|}}) is a rocky hill, 35 m, in the south part of [[Petermann Island]] in the [[Wilhelm Archipelago]]. First charted and named by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]], 1908-10, under Charcot. Megalestris is an obsolete generic name for the [[South Polar]] skua.

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[edit] Megaw Island

'''Megaw Island''' ({{coor dm|66|55|S|67|36|W|}}) is the easternmost of the [[Bennett Islands]] in [[Hanusse Bay]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) (1947-48) and [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE) (1956-57). Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Helen Dick Megaw]], British physicist who in 1934 made accurate measurements of the cell dimensions of ice.

== See also ==
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[edit] Mehaugen Hill

'''Mehaugen Hill''' ({{coor dm|71|44|S|25|33|E|}}) is the central hill in the group at the east side of [[Kamp Glacier]] in the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named Mehaugen (the middle hill) by the Norwegians.

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[edit] Meholmen Island

'''Meholmen Island''' ({{coor dm|68|58|S|39|32|E|}}) is a small [[island]] lying midway between [[Ongul Island]] and [[Utholmen Island]] in [[Lutzow-Holm Bay]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and named Meholmen (the middle island).

== See also ==
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[edit] Meier Peak

'''Meier Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|51|S|168|40|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (3,450 m) rising at the south side of the head of [[Ironside Glacier]], 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south-southwest of [[Mount Minto]], in the [[Admiralty Mountains]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant Commander [[Miron D. Meier]], [[U.S. Navy Reserve]], helicopter pilot with [[Squadron VX]]-6 during [[Operation Deep Freeze]] 1967 and 1968.

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[edit] Meier Point

'''Meier Point''' ({{coor dm|60|38|S|45|54|W|}}) is a point forming the west side of the entrance to [[Norway Bight]] on the south side of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. Named on a chart by Captain [[Petter Sorlle]], Norwegian whaler who made a running survey of the South Orkney Islands in 1912-13.

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[edit] Meier Valley

'''Meier Valley''' ({{coor dm|67|8|S|67|24|W|}}) is a [[valley]] close east of [[Mount St]]. Louis on [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped from air photos taken by [[Falkland Islands and Dependencies Aerial Survey Expedition]] (FIDASE), 1956-57. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Mark F. Meier]], American geologist who made the first detailed study of strain all over the surface of a [[glacier]], in 1952.

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[edit] Meiklejohn Glacier

'''Meiklejohn Glacier''' ({{coor dm|70|33|S|67|44|W|}}) is a [[glacier]], 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, flowing southwest from the [[Dyer Plateau]] of [[Palmer Land]] to [[George VI Sound]], immediately south of [[Moore Point]]. In its lower reaches the south side of this glacier merges with [[Millett Glacier]]. First surveyed in 1936 by the [[British Graham Land Expedition]] (BGLE) under Rymill. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1954 for [[Ian F. Meiklejohn]], radio operator of the BGLE, 1934-37.

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[edit] Meinardus Glacier

'''Meinardus Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|22|S|61|55|W|}}) is an extensive [[glacier]] flowing in an east-northeast direction to a point immediately east of [[Mount Barkow]], where it is joined from the northwest by [[Haines Glacier]], and then east to enter [[New Bedford Inlet]] close west of [[Court Nunatak]], on the east coast of [[Palmer Land]]. Discovered and photographed from the air in December 1940 by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS). During 1947 it was photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE) under Ronne, who in conjunction with the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) charted it from the ground. Named by the FIDS for [[Wilhelm Meinardus]], German meteorologist and climatologist and author of many publications including the meteorological results of the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] under Drygalski, 1901-03.

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[edit] Mount Meister

'''Mount Meister''' ({{coor dm|74|14|S|162|47|E|}}) is a [[mountain]], 2,520 m, on the west side of [[Priestley Glacier]], surmounting the north end of [[Nash Ridge]] of the [[Eisenhower Range]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1955-63. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Laurent J. Meister]], geologist at [[McMurdo Station]], 1965-66 season.

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[edit] Meknattane Nunataks

'''Meknattane Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|69|48|S|75|12|E|}}) is a cluster of rock outcrops on the east side of [[Polarforschung Glacier]] where it flows to [[Publications Ice Shelf]]. The feature consists of a massive ridge with broken outcrops to the south and east. Mapped from air photos by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]] (1936) and named Meknattane (the middle crags). Also photographed by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]] (1946-47). The geology of the feature was investigated by [[I.R. McLeod]], geologist with the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) [[Prince Charles Mountains]] survey party in January 1969.

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[edit] Mel Moraine

'''Mel Moraine''' ({{coor dm|71|53|S|9|18|E|}}) is a moraine at the north end of the [[Gagarin Mountains]], in the [[Orvin Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from air photos and surveys by [[Norwegian Antarctic Expedition]], 1956-60, and named Mel (meal).

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[edit] Melania Ridge

'''Melania Ridge''' ({{coor dm|78|9|S|166|17|E|}}) is a basalt ridge running southeast for 3 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) from [[Mount Melania]], [[Black Island]], in [[Ross Archipelago]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (1999) in association with Mount Melania.

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[edit] Mount Melania

'''Mount Melania''' ({{coor dm|78|7|S|166|8|E|}}) is a prominent rounded hill, 330 m, at the north end of [[Black Island]], in the [[Ross Archipelago]]. It was first climbed by Ferrar and Bernacchi of the ''Discovery'' expedition, 1901-04. The name is a Greek word connoting black, an appropriate name for a feature on Black Island. Named by the [[New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition]] (NZGSAE), 1958-59.

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[edit] Melba Peninsula

'''Melba Peninsula''' ({{coor dm|66|31|S|98|18|E|}}) is a broad, ice-covered [[cove]] between [[Reid Glacier]] and the Bay of Winds, fronting on [[Shackleton Ice Shelf]]. Discovered by the [[Australasian Antarctic Expedition]] under Mawson, 1911-14, who named it for [[Dame Nellie Melba]], of Melbourne, a patron of the expedition.

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[edit] Melbert Rocks

'''Melbert Rocks''' ({{coor dm|78|2|S|155|7|W|}}) is a rock outcrops close northwest of [[Mount Paterson]] in the [[Rockefeller Mountains]], on [[Edward VII Peninsula]]. Discovered by the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[George W. Melbert]], UTCN, [[U.S. Navy]], Utilitiesman at [[Byrd Station]], 1966.

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[edit] Melbourne Bluff

'''Melbourne Bluff''' ({{coor dm|53|2|S|73|32|E|}}) is a rocky bluff, 385 m, standing 1.3 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.1 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Cape Bidlingmaier]] and protruding above the ice-covered slopes at the north side of [[Heard Island]]. The feature was surveyed in 1948 by the ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) and so named by them because it trends roughly east-northeast in the general direction of Melbourne, Australia, the home headquarters of the expedition.

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[edit] Mount Melbourne

'''Mount Melbourne''' ({{coor dm|74|21|S|164|42|E|}}) is a massive [[volcano|volcanic cone]] of great beauty, 2,730 m, surmounting the projection of the coast between [[Wood Bay]] and [[Terra Nova Bay]], in [[Victoria Land]]. Discovered in 1841 by Captain [[James Clark Ross]], [[Royal Navy]], who named it for [[Lord Melbourne]], [[British Prime Minister]] when the expedition was being planned.

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[edit] Melchior Harbor

'''Melchior Harbor''' ({{coor dm|64|19|S|62|59|W|}}) is a small harbor in the [[Melchior Islands]], [[Palmer Archipelago]], formed by the semi-circular arrangement of Delta, Alpha, Beta, Kappa and [[Gamma Islands]]. The name, derived from the name of the [[island]] group, was probably given by DI personnel who roughly surveyed the harbor in 1927. The harbor was surveyed by Argentine expeditions in 1942, 1943 and 1948.

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[edit] Melchior Islands

'''Melchior Islands''' ({{coor dm|64|19|S|62|57|W|}}) is a group of many low, ice-covered islands lying near the center of [[Dallmann Bay]] in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. First seen but left unnamed by a German expedition under Dallmann, 1873-74. Resighted and roughly charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05. Charcot named what he believed to be the large easternmost [[island]] in the group "[[Ile Melchior]]" after [[Vice Admiral Melchior]] of the [[French Navy]], but later surveys proved Charcot's "Ile Melchior" to be two islands, now called [[Eta Island]] and [[Omega Island]]. The name Melchior Islands has since become established for the whole island group now described, of which Eta Island and Omega Island form the eastern part. The group was roughly surveyed in 1927 by DI personnel in the Discovery, and was resurveyed by Argentine expeditions in 1942 and 1943, and again in 1948.

== See also ==
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[edit] Melcon Peak

'''Melcon Peak''' ({{coor dm|77|27|S|160|25|E|}}) is an ice-covered [[peak]] rising to 2500 m 1.1 [[Mile|mile]]s (1.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Shapeless Mountain]] in [[Victoria Land]]. There is exposed rock on the south side of this wedge-shaped elevation. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2004) after Mark (�Commander�) Melcon, a [[McMurdo Station]] carpenter who worked 23 field seasons in Antarctica.

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[edit] Melfjellet

'''Melfjellet''' ({{coor dm|68|21|S|59|12|E|}}) is a prominent rock outcrop in the eastern part of the [[Hansen Mountains]], about 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) southeast of [[See Nunatak]]. Mapped and named by Norwegian cartographers from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37.

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[edit] Melleby Peak

'''Melleby Peak''' ({{coor dm|73|16|S|1|15|W|}}) is a [[peak]] marking the eastern end of the [[Neumayer Cliffs]] in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Photographed from the air by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] (1938-39). Mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by [[Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition]] (NBSAE) (1949-52) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958-59). Named for [[Peter Melleby]], who was in charge of sledge dogs with the NBSAE.

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[edit] Mello Nunatak

'''Mello Nunatak''' ({{coor dm|72|21|S|165|3|E|}}) is an isolated [[nunatak]] standing 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Staley]] of the [[Freyberg Mountains]], in the northeast part of [[Evans Neve]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1960-64. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Gerald L. Mello]], chief engineman, U.S. Navy, petty officer in charge of [[Hallett Station]], summer 1966-67, and member of the [[McMurdo Station]] winter party of 1967.

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[edit] Mellona Rocks

'''Mellona Rocks''' ({{coor dm|62|18|S|59|30|W|}}) is a group of rocks lying 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Newell Point]], [[Robert Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1961 after the British sealing vessel Mellona ([[Captain Johnson]]) from Newcastle, which visited the South Shetland Islands in 1821-22.

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[edit] Mellor Glacier

'''Mellor Glacier''' ({{coor dm|73|30|S|66|30|E|}}) is a tributary [[glacier]], flowing north-northeast between [[Mounts Newton]] and Maguire and coalescing with [[Collins Glacier]] just prior to junction with [[Lambert Glacier]] at [[Patrick Point]], in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Mapped from air photos taken by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) in 1956. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) after [[Malcolm Mellor]] (1933-91), English-born glaciologist at [[Mawson Station]], 1957; engineer with the [[U.S. Army]]'s CRREL, 1961-91.

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[edit] Melrose Peak

'''Melrose Peak''' ({{coor dm|82|19|S|160|14|E|}}) is a [[peak]] 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) south of [[Peters Peak]] in the [[Holyoake Range]]. Mapped by the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from tellurometer surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Robert L. Melrose]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) meteorologist at [[Hallett Station]], 1963-64.

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[edit] Melsom Rocks

'''Melsom Rocks''' ({{coor dm|60|31|S|46|10|W|}}) is a group of isolated rocks lying 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Despair Rocks]] and 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Penguin Point]], the northwest end of [[Coronation Island]], in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. First seen and rudely charted by Captain [[George Powell]] and Captain [[Nathaniel Palmer]] during their joint cruise in December 1821. Named for Captain [[H.G. Melsom]], manager of the [[Thule Whaling Co]]., by Captain [[Petter Sorlle]], who conducted a running survey of the South Orkney Islands in 1912-13.

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[edit] Mount Melton

'''Mount Melton''' ({{coor dm|77|31|S|168|52|E|}}) is a squarish [[mountain]] 1.3 [[Mile|mile]]s (2.1 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Tent Peak]] in [[Kyle Hills]], [[Ross Island]]. The feature rises to c.2000 m on the north side of [[Lofty Promenade]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) (2000) after [[Terry Melton]], power plant mechanic/facilities engineer, [[Palmer Station]], June 1981-Jan. 1983; worked nine WINFLY/summer seasons at [[McMurdo Sound]] as [[Williams Field]] facilities engineer/site supervisor, [[McMurdo]] operations superintendent, and McMurdo area manager, 1984-93; [[National Science Foundation]] (NSF) [[McMurdo Station]] manager, October 1998-Oct. 1999.

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[edit] Melville Glacier

'''Melville Glacier''' ({{coor dm|65|28|S|62|10|W|}}) is a [[glacier]], 12 [[Mile|mile]]s (19 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, between [[Mapple Glacier]] and [[Pequod Glacier]] on the east coast of [[Graham Land]]. It flows into [[Exasperation Inlet]] southward of [[Mount Ahab]]. Surveyed by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1947 and 1955. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Herman Melville]] (1819-91), author of [[Moby Dick]]. Other features in the area are named after characters in the story.

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[edit] Melville Highlands

'''Melville Highlands''' ({{coor dm|60|44|S|44|36|W|}}) is an ice-covered upland rising to about 500 m and forming the central part of [[Laurie Island]] between [[Pirie Peninsula]] and the south coast, in the [[South Orkney Islands]]. A new name applied by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1987. Historically, it derives from [[James Weddell]]'s map of 1825 whereon the name "[[Melville Island]]" appears for the already named Laurie Island. Robert [[S. Dundas]], 2nd [[Viscount Melville]] (1771-1851), was [[First Lord]] of the Admiralty, 1812-27 and 1828-30, including the period of Antarctic exploration by Weddell.

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[edit] Melville Peak

'''Melville Peak''' ({{coor dm|62|1|S|57|41|W|}}) is a prominent [[peak]] surmounting [[Cape Melville]], the east cape of [[King George Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. This peak, which was probably known to early sealers in the area, was charted by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1908-10. It takes its name from nearby Cape Melville.

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[edit] Melville Point

'''Melville Point''' ({{coor dm|74|35|S|135|31|W|}}) is a point marking the east side of the entrance to [[Siniff Bay]] on the coast of [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Mapped by [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) from surveys and [[U.S. Navy]] air photos, 1959-65. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for Captain [[Frederick C. Melville]], Master of the City of [[New York]] in voyages to the Bay of Whales during the [[Byrd Antarctic Expedition]], 1928-30.

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[edit] Cape Melville

'''Cape Melville''' ({{coor dm|62|2|S|57|37|W|}}) is a cape forming the east extremity of [[King George Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. This name was applied to the northeast cape of King George Island on some early charts, but in recent years has been consistently used for the east cape. The name dates back to 1820 when it was used by [[Edward Bransfield]], Master, [[Royal Navy]], during his explorations of the South Shetland Islands.

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[edit] Melvold Nunataks

'''Melvold Nunataks''' ({{coor dm|72|51|S|74|9|E|}}) is a group of small [[nunatak]]s located 14 [[Mile|mile]]s (22 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Harding]] in the [[Grove Mountains]]. Mapped by ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) from air photos, 1956-60. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[C.D. Melvold]], radio officer at [[Mawson Station]], 1962.

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[edit] Mount Mende

'''Mount Mende''' ({{coor dm|74|50|S|71|36|W|}}) is a [[nunatak]] 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Mount Lanzerotti]], rising to about 1,500 m in the [[Sky-Hi Nunataks]] of [[Ellsworth Land]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 1987 after [[Stephen B. Mende]] of the [[Lockheed Research Laboratory]], [[Palo Alto]], CA, a [[Principal Investigator]] in upper atmosphere research, including auroral studies, carried out at [[Siple Station]] and [[South Pole Station]] from 1973.

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[edit] Mendeleyev Glacier

'''Mendeleyev Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|55|S|14|33|E|}}) is a [[glacier]], 10 [[Mile|mile]]s (16 [[Kilometer|km]]) long, draining northeast through the north outcrops of the [[Payer Mountains]], in [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from air photos and surveys by [[Soviet Antarctic Expedition]], 1960-61, and named after [[Dmitri I. Mendeleyev]] (1834-1907), Russian chemist.

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[edit] Mendelssohn Inlet

'''Mendelssohn Inlet''' ({{coor dm|71|17|S|72|52|W|}}) is an ice-filled inlet, 25 [[Mile|mile]]s (40 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 9 [[Mile|mile]]s (14 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, between Derocher [[cove]] and [[Eroica Peninsula]] on the north side of [[Beethoven Peninsula]], [[Alexander Island]]. First seen from the air and roughly mapped by the [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41. Resighted and photographed from the air by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48. Remapped from the RARE photos by Searle of the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1960. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Felix Mendelssohn]] (1809-47), German composer.

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[edit] Mendenhall Peak

'''Mendenhall Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|24|S|87|19|W|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,130 m) 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Mount Wrather]] in the east part of the [[Thiel Mountains]]. The name was proposed by [[Peter Bermel]] and [[Arthur Ford]], co-leaders of the [[United States Geological Survey]] (USGS) Thiel Mountains party which surveyed these mountains in 1960-61. Named for [[Walter C. Mendenhall]], fifth director of the [[U.S. Geological Survey]], 1931-43.

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[edit] Mendori Island

'''Mendori Island''' ({{coor dm|69|0|S|39|32|E|}}) is the northernmost in a group of three small islands which lie 0.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.8 [[Kilometer|km]]) northwest of the strait separating [[Ongul Island]] and [[East Ongul Island]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62. The name "Mendori-jima" (hen [[island]]) was given by JARE Headquarters in 1972 in association with [[Ondori Island]], which lies 0.2 [[Mile|mile]]s (0.3 [[Kilometer|km]]) northward.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Menelaus Ridge

'''Menelaus Ridge''' ({{coor dm|64|35|S|63|40|W|}}) is a snow-covered ridge having four small summits, 1,370 m, between [[Mount Agamemnon]] and [[Mount Helen]] in the [[Achaean Range]] of central [[Anvers Island]], in the [[Palmer Archipelago]]. Surveyed in 1955 by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for Menelaus, husband of Helen and younger brother of Agamemnon in Homer's Iliad.

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[edit] The Menhir

'''The Menhir''' ({{coor dm|60|39|S|45|12|W|}}) is an isolated pinnacle rock, 395 m, overlooking the west side of [[Gibbon Bay]] in eastern [[Coronation Island]], [[South Orkney Islands]]. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1956-58 and named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1959. A menhir is an upright monumental stone.

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[edit] Menier Island

'''Menier Island''' ({{coor dm|64|59|S|63|37|W|}}) is an [[island]], largest in a small island group lying in the mouth of [[Flandres Bay]], 4 [[Mile|mile]]s (6 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Cape Renard]], off the west coast of [[Graham Land]]. The island group was discovered by the [[French Antarctic Expedition]] under Charcot, 1903-05, who gave them the name "[[Iles Menier]]." The name Menier is here applied to the largest of these islands.

== See also ==
* [[List of antarctic and sub-antarctic islands]]

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[edit] Menipa Peak

'''Menipa Peak''' ({{coor dm|71|56|S|25|10|E|}}) is a [[peak]], 2,590 m, standing 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) north of [[Mefjell Mountain]] in the central part of the [[Sor Rondane Mountains]]. Mapped by Norwegian cartographers in 1946 from air photos taken by the [[Lars Christensen Expedition]], 1936-37, and in 1957 from air photos taken by [[U.S. Navy Operation Highjump]], 1946-47. Named Menipa (the middle peak) by the Norwegians.

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[edit] Menster Ledge

'''Menster Ledge''' ({{coor dm|80|18|S|156|23|E|}}) is a relatively level benchlike feature which rises to 1800 m 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) southwest of [[Mount Olympus]] in [[Hughes Basin]], [[Britannia Range]]. The feature is 2.5 [[Mile|mile]]s (4.0 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide and is smoothly ice covered in the central and north portions; an abrupt ice and rock cliff forms the south end of the ledge. Named after [[Chaplain William J. Menster]] (Cdr., USN) of the flagship Mount Olympus in [[Operation Deep Freeze]], 1946-47. The location of the ledge is in proximity to [[Byrd Glacier]], Mount Olympus, and other features that memorialize leaders and ships of [[Operation High Jump]].

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[edit] Mount Mentzel

'''Mount Mentzel''' ({{coor dm|71|22|S|13|40|E|}}) is a [[peak]] (2,330 m) standing 6 [[Mile|mile]]s (10 [[Kilometer|km]]) east of [[Mount Zimmermann]] in the [[Gruber Mountains]] of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Discovered by the [[German Antarctic Expedition]] under Ritscher, 1938-39, and named for the president of the [[Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft]] ([[German Research Society]]).

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[edit] Cape Menzel

'''Cape Menzel''' ({{coor dm|72|3|S|95|46|W|}}) is a bold rock cape marking the north extremity of otherwise ice-covered [[Lofgren Peninsula]], in the northeast part of [[Thurston Island]]. Discovered on helicopter flights from the [[USS Burton Island|USS ''Burton Island'']] and [[USS Glacier|USS ''Glacier'']] by personnel of [[U.S. Navy Bellingshausen Sea Expedition]] in February 1960. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[Reinhard W. Menzel]], geomagnetist-seismologist with the [[Eights Station]] winter party, 1965.

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[edit] Mount Menzies

'''Mount Menzies''' ({{coor dm|73|30|S|61|50|E|}}) is the culminating [[peak]] (3,355 m) on the large massif between [[Mounts Mather]] and Bayliss, standing on the south side of [[Fisher Glacier]] in the [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Sighted by [[Flying Officer J. Seaton]] from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) aircraft in 1956. Mapped by an ANARE party under [[K.B. Mather]] in 1957-58. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[Robert Gordon Menzies]], [[Prime Minister]] of Australia.

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[edit] Meoto Rocks

'''Meoto Rocks''' ({{coor dm|68|7|S|42|36|E|}}) is a two large rocks lying just west of [[Cape Hinode]], off the coast of [[Queen Maud Land]]. Mapped from surveys and air photos by [[Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition]] (JARE), 1957-62, and named Meotoiwa (husband and wife rocks).

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[edit] Mercanton Heights

'''Mercanton Heights''' ({{coor dm|67|30|S|67|26|W|}}) is a heights standing between [[Bigourdan Fjord]] and [[Nye Glacier]] in the southwest part of [[Arrowsmith Peninsula]] in [[Graham Land]]. Mapped by [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) from surveys and air photos, 1948-59. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for [[Paul-Louis Mercanton]], Swiss glaciologist who for many years was Secretary of the [[International Commission]] on Snow and Ice.

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[edit] Mercator Ice Piedmont

'''Mercator Ice Piedmont''' ({{coor dm|68|37|S|65|30|W|}}) is a gently-sloping ice piedmont at the head of [[Mobiloil Inlet]], formed by the confluence of the Gibbs, Lammers, Cole and [[Weyerhaeuser Glaciers]] in eastern [[Graham Land]]. The feature was first photographed from the air by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]] in November 1935, and was plotted from these photos by [[W.L.G. Joerg]] as the lower end of a "major [[valley]] depression" along the coast. First seen from the ground by [[F. Ronne]] and [[C.R. Eklund]] of [[United States Antarctic Service]] (USAS), 1939-41, which also obtained air photos. Surveyed by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in December 1958. Named by [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) after [[Gerardus Mercator]] (1512-94), Flemish mathematician and geographer, originator of the map projection which bears his name, 1568.

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[edit] Mercer Bay

'''Mercer Bay''' ({{coor dm|54|16|S|36|40|W|}}) is a small [[bay]] marked by [[Geikie Glacier]] at its head, at the southwest end of [[Cumberland West Bay]], [[South Georgia]]. The bay appears on a sketch map of [[Cumberland Bay]] by Lieutenant [[S.A. Duse]] of the [[Swedish Antarctic Expedition]], 1901-04. The name is first used on a chart based upon survey work by DI personnel in 1926-30. Probably named for Lieutenant Commander [[G.M. Mercer]], [[Royal Navy Reserve]], captain of the DI research ship [[William Scoresby]], which engaged in whale marking and oceanographic work off South Georgia in 1926-27.

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[edit] Mercer Ice Stream

'''Mercer Ice Stream''' ({{coor dm|84|50|S|145|0|W|}}) is an ice stream flowing west to [[Gould Coast]] to the south of [[Whillans Ice Stream]]. It is the southern most of several major ice streams draining from [[Marie Byrd Land]] into the [[Ross Ice Shelf]]. The ice streams were investigated and mapped by [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) personnel in a number of field seasons from 1983-84 and named [[Ice Stream]] A, B, C, etc., according to their position from south to north. The name was changed by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) in 2002 to honor [[John H. Mercer]] (1922-87), Quaternary geologist, Institute of [[Polar Studies]] (now [[Byrd Polar Research Center]]), [[Ohio State University]], who mapped the moraines above [[Reedy Glacier]] and in [[Ohio Range]] at the head of [[Horlick Ice Stream]], the major tributaries to Mercer Ice Stream.

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[edit] Mercer Ridge

'''Mercer Ridge''' ({{coor dm|84|50|S|113|45|W|}}) is a prominent, partly ice-free ridge that forms the southwest end of [[Mount Schopf]] in [[Ohio Range]], [[Horlick Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) after [[John H. Mercer]] (1922-87), glacial geologist, a member of the [[Ohio State University]] expedition to the Horlick Mountains in 1960-61. He returned to work in the Horlick Mountains, 1964-65, and later worked in the Antarctic, Alaska, Greenland, Argetina, Chile, and Peru; with the Institute of [[Polar Studies]] (now [[Byrd Research Center]]), Ohio State University, 1966-87.

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[edit] Mount Mercer

'''Mount Mercer''' ({{coor dm|70|13|S|65|39|E|}}) is a [[mountain]] 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) west of [[Farley Massif]] in the [[Athos Range]], [[Prince Charles Mountains]]. Plotted from ANARE ([[Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions]]) air photos of 1965. Named by [[Antarctic Names Committee of Australia]] (ANCA) for [[B. Mercer]], weather observer at [[Davis Station]] in 1961.

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[edit] Mercik Peak

'''Mercik Peak''' ({{coor dm|85|5|S|169|6|W|}}) is a conspicuous [[peak]], 1,425 m, located 7 [[Mile|mile]]s (11 [[Kilometer|km]]) northeast of [[Mount Wells]], on the ridge descending from the latter, in the [[Prince Olav Mountains]]. Named by [[Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names]] (US-ACAN) for [[James E. Mercik]], [[United States Antarctic Research Program]] (USARP) aurora scientist at [[South Pole Station]], winter 1965.

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[edit] Mercury Bluff

'''Mercury Bluff''' ({{coor dm|62|29|S|60|49|W|}}) is a perpendicular bluff lying southwest of [[Cape Shirreff]] and [[Scarborough Castle]] on the north coast of [[Livingston Island]], in the [[South Shetland Islands]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) in 1958 after the sealer Mercury ([[Captain Wetherell]]) from London, which visited the South Shetland Islands in 1820-21, and anchored in nearby [[Shirreff Cove]].

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[edit] Mercury Glacier

'''Mercury Glacier''' ({{coor dm|71|34|S|68|14|W|}}) is a [[glacier]] on the east coast of [[Alexander Island]], 5 [[Mile|mile]]s (8 [[Kilometer|km]]) long and 2 [[Mile|mile]]s (3.2 [[Kilometer|km]]) wide, flowing east into [[George VI Sound]] between [[Waitabit Cliffs]] and [[Keystone Cliffs]]. Probably first seen by [[Lincoln Ellsworth]], who flew near it and photographed segments of this coast on [[November 23]], [[1935]]. Named by the [[United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee]] (UK-APC) for the planet Mercury following rough surveys from George VI Sound by the [[Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey]] (FIDS) in 1948 and 1949. Mapped in detail from air photos taken by the [[Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition]] (RARE), 1947-48, by Searle of the FIDS in 1960.

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