Mount Jackson (Antarctica)
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| Mount Jackson | |
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| Elevation | 3,050 m (10,007 ft) |
| Location | Antarctica |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
Mount Jackson is a massive mountain that dominates the upland in the southern part of the Antarctic Peninsula. It rises to a majestic summit peak on south and east, while the north flank is occupied by a vast cirque. Alternate names for the mountain include Mount Andrew Jackson and Mount Ernest Gruening. It is located within the Antarctic claims of Argentina, Chile and the United Kingdom, making it the highest mountain in any territory claimed by the United Kingdom.
Discovered by members of the United States Antarctic Service, 1939–41, in aerial flights and sighted by the ground survey party on the plateau. Named by USAS for Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, who signed the bill authorizing the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-42, led by Lt. Charles Wilkes of the US Navy.
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