Alexander Peak
Alexander Peak is located in Antarctica
Alexander Peak
Alexander Peak
Position in Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation430 m (1,410 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates77°28′S 146°48′W / 77.467°S 146.800°W / -77.467; -146.800
Geography
LocationMarie Byrd Land, Antarctica
Parent rangeHaines Mountains

Alexander Peak is a summit in the north end of the Haines Mountains 1 nautical mile (2 km) west of Buennagel Peak. Alexander Peak sits in the Ford Ranges, Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica. Probably first seen on aerial flights from Little America base by the Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1928–30), it was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for C.D. Alexander, a member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition (1933–35).

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from "Alexander Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.


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