Hobbs Coast

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hobbs Coast (74°50′S, 132°0′W) is that portion of the coast of Marie Byrd Land extending from Cape Burks to a point on the coast opposite eastern Dean Island, at 74°42′S, 127°05′W, or between Ruppert Coast in the west and Bakutis Coast in the east. It stretches from 136°50'W to 127°35'. It was discovered by the US Antarctic Service (USAS) (1939-41) and named for Prof. William H. Hobbs of the University of Michigan, a glaciologist specializing in polar geography and history. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) completely mapped the coast from ground surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65.

This article incorporates text from Hobbs Coast, in the Geographic Names Information System, operated by the United States Geological Survey, and therefore a public domain work of the United States Government.