Centennial Peak

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Centennial Peak
Elevation 4,070 metres (13,353 ft)
Location Antarctica
Range Prince Olav Mountains
Coordinates 84°57′S 174°00′W / -84.95, -174Coordinates: 84°57′S 174°00′W / -84.95, -174

Centennial Peak is situated 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi) SSE of Mount Wade in the Prince Olav Mountains of Antarctica. Mapped by USGS from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos 1960-65. Named by US-ACAN in recognition of the Centennial of Ohio State University in 1970, the same year the University's Institute of Polar Studies celebrated its Decennial. The University and the Institute have been very active in Antarctic investigations since 1960.

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