Reilly Ridge

Reilly Ridge (71°32′S 163°18′E / 71.533°S 163.300°E / -71.533; 163.300Coordinates: 71°32′S 163°18′E / 71.533°S 163.300°E / -71.533; 163.300) is a prominent rock ridge about 7 nautical miles (13 km) long on the northeast side of Lanterman Range, Bowers Mountains, Antarctica. The ridge descends from the heights just east of Mount Bernstein and forms a part of the southwest wall of Sledgers Glacier. 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 Commander Joseph L. Reilly, U.S. Navy, officer in charge of the winter support party at McMurdo Station. 1964.

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