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{{Short description|Antarctic group of mountains}}
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The '''Marshall Mountains''' ({{coord|84|37|S|164|30|E|source:GNIS|display=inline,title}}) are a group of mountains overlooking [[Beardmore Glacier]] in the [[Queen Alexandra Range]], Antarctica. They are bounded on the north by [[Berwick Glacier]], and on the south by [[Swinford Glacier]]. The mountains were discovered by the South Polar Party of the [[Nimrod Expedition|British Antarctic Expedition]] (1907–09), and named for Dr. [[Eric Marshall]], surgeon and cartographer to the expedition, a member of the Polar Party.<ref name=gnis/>
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The '''Marshall Mountains''' ({{coord|84|37|S|164|30|E|name=Marshall Mountains}}) are a group of mountains overlooking [[Beardmore Glacier]] in the [[Queen Alexandra Range]], Antarctica. They are bounded on the north by [[Berwick Glacier]], and on the south by [[Swinford Glacier]].{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=464}}


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==Mountains==
==Exploration and name==
*[[Blizzard Peak]], at 3,375 metres (11,070 ft), the highest peak in the Marshall Mountains
The Marshall Mountains were discovered by the South Polar Party of the [[British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09]], and named for Dr. [[Eric Marshall]], surgeon and cartographer to the expedition, a member of the Polar Party.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=464}}
*[[Kenyon Peaks]], located {{Convert|3|nmi|km|0}} northwest of [[Storm Peak]], in the Marshall Mountains

*[[Mayeda Peak]], at 2,890 metres (9,480 ft) high, in the Marshall Mountains
==Location==
*[[Storm Peak]], standing 3.5 nautical miles (6&nbsp;km) north of Blizzard Peak in the Marshall Mountains
The Marshall Mountains are in the southwest of the Queen Alexandra Range, to the south of [[Mount Falla]], southwest of [[Mount Kirkpatrick]] and west of the [[Adams Mountains]].
They are bounded by the [[Beardmore Glacier]] to the south, the [[Antarctic Plateau]] to the west and the [[Walcott Névé]] to the northwest.
Mount Marshall gives its name to the range.
Features to its southeast include [[Swinford Glacier]], Mount Holloway, [[Table Bay, Antarctica|Table Bay]], Mount Augusta, Skaar Ridge and Mount Wild.
Features to the north include Blizzard Peak, Blizzard Heights, Lindsay Peak, Mayeda Peak, Storm Peak, Peterson Ridge, Kenyon Peaks, Tempest Peak and Elliot Peak.
The Goodwin Nunataks lie to the west.{{sfn|Buckley Island USGS}}

==Southern features==
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[[File:C84195s1 Ant.Map Buckley Island.jpg|thumb|Mount Falla towards the northeast]]
Features to the south include, from east to west:
===Mount Marshall===
{{main|Mount Marshall (Antarctica)}}
{{coord|84|41|S|164|39|E}}.
A prominent peak, {{convert|3,160|m}} high, standing {{convert|4|nmi}} southeast of Blizzard Peak.
The peak is named in association with the Marshall Mountains, the latter honoring Doctor Eric S. Marshall of the BrAE, 1907-09.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=463}}

===Mount Holloway===
{{main|Mount Holloway}}
{{coord|84|45|S|163|36|E}}.
A mountain, {{convert|2,650|m}} high, standing between Swinford Glacier and Table Bay, in Queen Alexandra Range.
Named by US-ACAN for Harry L. Holloway, United States ArmyRP biologist at McMurdo Station, 1964-65.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=340}}

===Mount Augusta===
{{main|Mount Augusta (Antarctica)}}
{{coord|84|48|S|163|06|E}}.
A peak {{convert|2.5|nmi}} east of Mount Wild, at the south end of the Queen Alexandra Range.
Discovered by the BrAE (1907-09) and named for Mrs. Swinford Edwards, a relative of Shackleton.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=33}}

===Skaar Ridge===
{{main|Skaar Ridge}}
{{coord|84|49|S|163|15|E}}.
A ridge on the southeast side of Mount Augusta.
It trends southeast for {{convert|2|nmi}} to Beardmore Glacier.
This area was first sighted by Shackleton's Southern Journey Party in 1908.
The ridge is the site of the only known (1971) Permian peat deposit of [[Gondwanaland]], discovered here by James M. Schopf of the Ohio State University Geological Expedition, 1969-70.
Named for Lieutenant Gerhard E. Skaar, United States Navy, who piloted the helicopter that took Schopf to the locality and subsequent discovery.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=679}}

===Mount Wild===
{{main|Mount Wild (Queen Alexandra Range)}}
{{coord|84|48|S|162|40|E}}.
A peak {{convert|2.5|nmi}} west of Mount Augusta at the southwest extremity of the Queen Alexandra Range.
Discovered by the BrAE (1907-09) and named for Frank Wild, a member of the Southern Polar Party of that expedition.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=812}}

===Goodwin Nunataks===
{{main|Goodwin Nunataks}}
{{coord|84|38|S|161|31|E}}.
A small group of isolated nunataks lying about {{convert|10|nmi}} west of Marshall Mountains, at the south side of Walcott Névé.
Named by US-ACAN after Michael L. Goodwin, United States ArmyRP geomagmetist and seismologist at South Pole Station, 1960.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=286}}

==Northern features==
Northern features include, from south to north

===Blizzard Peak===
{{main|Blizzard Peak}}
{{coord|84|38|S|164|08|E}}.
The highest peak {{convert|3,375|m}} high in the Marshall Mountains, standing {{convert|4|nmi}} northwest of Mount Marshall.
So named by the Northern Party of the NZGSAE (1961-62) because a blizzard prevented them from reaching it for several days.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=}}

===Blizzard Heights===
{{main|Blizzard Heights}}
{{coord|84|37|S|163|53|E}}.
A high, elongate, flattish area in the Marshall Mountains, standing {{convert|2|nmi}} northwest of Blizzard Peak, from which it is separated by a broad snow col.
The heights are about {{convert|2|nmi}} long and rise {{convert|550|m}} high above the surrounding snow surface.
So named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) because of proximity to Blizzard Peak.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=74}}

===Lindsay Peak===
{{main|Lindsay Peak}}
{{coord|84|37|S|163|32|E}}.
A basalt peak, {{convert|3,210|m}} high, standing {{convert|4|nmi}} west-northwest of Blizzard Peak.
Named by the Ohio State University party to Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for John Lindsay, geologist with the party.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=435}}

===Mayeda Peak===
{{main|Mayeda Peak}}
{{coord|84|36|S|164|41|E}}.
A peak, {{convert|2,890|m}} high, standing {{convert|4.5|nmi}} north of Mount Marshall.
Named by US-ACAN for Fred H. Mayeda, United States ArmyRP meteorologist at South Pole Station, 1959.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=471}}

===Storm Peak===
{{main|Storm Peak}}
{{coord|84|35|S|164|00|E}}.
A flat-topped peak, {{convert|3,280|m}} high, standing {{convert|3.5|nmi}} north of Blizzard Peak.
So named by the NZGSAE (1961-62) because of the stormy conditions experienced in the area.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=716}}

===Peterson Ridge===
{{main|Peterson Ridge}}
{{coord|84|34|S|163|56|E}}.
High rock ridge that extends north from the west part of Storm Peak massif.
Named by the Ohio State University Geological Expedition, 1969-70, for Donald N. Peterson, party member who collected basalt lavas from the ridge forpetrologic and paleomagnetic studies.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=571}}

===Kenyon Peaks===
{{main|Kenyon Peaks}}
{{coord|84|33|S|163|36|E}}.
A small group of basalt peaks {{convert|3|nmi}} northwest of Storm Peak.
Named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for D. Kenyon King, field assistant with the party.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=389}}

===Tempest Peak===
{{main|Tempest Peak}}
{{coord|84|31|S|164|11|E}}.
A sharp ice-covered peak {{convert|3,410|m}} high with a subordinate summit {{convert|3,345|nmi}} just southward, standing {{convert|3|nmi}} north-northeast of Storm Peak.
So named by the NZGSAE (1961-62) because of the stormy conditions experienced in the area. {{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=737}}

===Elliot Peak===
{{main|Elliot Peak}}
{{coord|84|31|S|164|04|E}}.
The summit peak of a conspicuous northeast trending basalt ridge, rising {{convert|1|nmi}} northwest of Tempest Peak.
Named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for David H. Elliot, geologist with the party.{{sfn|Alberts|1995|p=217}}


==References==
==References==
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<ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis | type = antarid | id = 9452| name = Marshall Mountains| accessdate = 2013-08-15}}</ref>
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==External links==
==Sources==
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*{{usgs-gazetteer|id=9452}}
*{{citation|url=https://pubs.usgs.gov/fedgov/70039167/report.pdf |accessdate=2023-12-03 |edition=2
|editor-last=Alberts |title=Geographic Names of the Antarctic |editor-first=Fred G.
|publisher=United States Board on Geographic Names |year=1995}} {{Include-USGov |agency=United States Board on Geographic Names}}
*{{citation |url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:C84195s1_Ant.Map_Buckley_Island.jpg |accessdate=2024-03-17
|title=Buckley Island |publisher=USGS: United States Geological Survey |ref={{harvid|Buckley Island USGS}} }}
{{refend}}
*{{Include-USGov |agency=United States Geological Survey}}


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Marshall Mountains
Highest point
Elevation4,528 m (14,856 ft)
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Range coordinates84°37′S 164°30′E / 84.617°S 164.500°E / -84.617; 164.500 (Marshall Mountains)
Parent rangeQueen Alexandra Range

The Marshall Mountains (84°37′S 164°30′E / 84.617°S 164.500°E / -84.617; 164.500 (Marshall Mountains)) are a group of mountains overlooking Beardmore Glacier in the Queen Alexandra Range, Antarctica. They are bounded on the north by Berwick Glacier, and on the south by Swinford Glacier.[1]

Exploration and name

The Marshall Mountains were discovered by the South Polar Party of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, and named for Dr. Eric Marshall, surgeon and cartographer to the expedition, a member of the Polar Party.[1]

Location

The Marshall Mountains are in the southwest of the Queen Alexandra Range, to the south of Mount Falla, southwest of Mount Kirkpatrick and west of the Adams Mountains. They are bounded by the Beardmore Glacier to the south, the Antarctic Plateau to the west and the Walcott Névé to the northwest. Mount Marshall gives its name to the range. Features to its southeast include Swinford Glacier, Mount Holloway, Table Bay, Mount Augusta, Skaar Ridge and Mount Wild. Features to the north include Blizzard Peak, Blizzard Heights, Lindsay Peak, Mayeda Peak, Storm Peak, Peterson Ridge, Kenyon Peaks, Tempest Peak and Elliot Peak. The Goodwin Nunataks lie to the west.[2]

Southern features

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Mount Falla towards the northeast

Features to the south include, from east to west:

Mount Marshall

Main article: Mount Marshall (Antarctica)

84°41′S 164°39′E / 84.683°S 164.650°E / -84.683; 164.650. A prominent peak, 3,160 metres (10,370 ft) high, standing 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) southeast of Blizzard Peak. The peak is named in association with the Marshall Mountains, the latter honoring Doctor Eric S. Marshall of the BrAE, 1907-09.[3]

Mount Holloway

Main article: Mount Holloway

84°45′S 163°36′E / 84.750°S 163.600°E / -84.750; 163.600. A mountain, 2,650 metres (8,690 ft) high, standing between Swinford Glacier and Table Bay, in Queen Alexandra Range. Named by US-ACAN for Harry L. Holloway, United States ArmyRP biologist at McMurdo Station, 1964-65.[4]

Mount Augusta

Main article: Mount Augusta (Antarctica)

84°48′S 163°06′E / 84.800°S 163.100°E / -84.800; 163.100. A peak 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east of Mount Wild, at the south end of the Queen Alexandra Range. Discovered by the BrAE (1907-09) and named for Mrs. Swinford Edwards, a relative of Shackleton.[5]

Skaar Ridge

Main article: Skaar Ridge

84°49′S 163°15′E / 84.817°S 163.250°E / -84.817; 163.250. A ridge on the southeast side of Mount Augusta. It trends southeast for 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) to Beardmore Glacier. This area was first sighted by Shackleton's Southern Journey Party in 1908. The ridge is the site of the only known (1971) Permian peat deposit of Gondwanaland, discovered here by James M. Schopf of the Ohio State University Geological Expedition, 1969-70. Named for Lieutenant Gerhard E. Skaar, United States Navy, who piloted the helicopter that took Schopf to the locality and subsequent discovery.[6]

Mount Wild

Main article: Mount Wild (Queen Alexandra Range)

84°48′S 162°40′E / 84.800°S 162.667°E / -84.800; 162.667. A peak 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) west of Mount Augusta at the southwest extremity of the Queen Alexandra Range. Discovered by the BrAE (1907-09) and named for Frank Wild, a member of the Southern Polar Party of that expedition.[7]

Goodwin Nunataks

Main article: Goodwin Nunataks

84°38′S 161°31′E / 84.633°S 161.517°E / -84.633; 161.517. A small group of isolated nunataks lying about 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi) west of Marshall Mountains, at the south side of Walcott Névé. Named by US-ACAN after Michael L. Goodwin, United States ArmyRP geomagmetist and seismologist at South Pole Station, 1960.[8]

Northern features

Northern features include, from south to north

Blizzard Peak

Main article: Blizzard Peak

84°38′S 164°08′E / 84.633°S 164.133°E / -84.633; 164.133. The highest peak 3,375 metres (11,073 ft) high in the Marshall Mountains, standing 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) northwest of Mount Marshall. So named by the Northern Party of the NZGSAE (1961-62) because a blizzard prevented them from reaching it for several days.[9]

Blizzard Heights

Main article: Blizzard Heights

84°37′S 163°53′E / 84.617°S 163.883°E / -84.617; 163.883. A high, elongate, flattish area in the Marshall Mountains, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) northwest of Blizzard Peak, from which it is separated by a broad snow col. The heights are about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) long and rise 550 metres (1,800 ft) high above the surrounding snow surface. So named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) because of proximity to Blizzard Peak.[10]

Lindsay Peak

Main article: Lindsay Peak

84°37′S 163°32′E / 84.617°S 163.533°E / -84.617; 163.533. A basalt peak, 3,210 metres (10,530 ft) high, standing 4 nautical miles (7.4 km; 4.6 mi) west-northwest of Blizzard Peak. Named by the Ohio State University party to Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for John Lindsay, geologist with the party.[11]

Mayeda Peak

Main article: Mayeda Peak

84°36′S 164°41′E / 84.600°S 164.683°E / -84.600; 164.683. A peak, 2,890 metres (9,480 ft) high, standing 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km; 5.2 mi) north of Mount Marshall. Named by US-ACAN for Fred H. Mayeda, United States ArmyRP meteorologist at South Pole Station, 1959.[12]

Storm Peak

Main article: Storm Peak

84°35′S 164°00′E / 84.583°S 164.000°E / -84.583; 164.000. A flat-topped peak, 3,280 metres (10,760 ft) high, standing 3.5 nautical miles (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) north of Blizzard Peak. So named by the NZGSAE (1961-62) because of the stormy conditions experienced in the area.[13]

Peterson Ridge

Main article: Peterson Ridge

84°34′S 163°56′E / 84.567°S 163.933°E / -84.567; 163.933. High rock ridge that extends north from the west part of Storm Peak massif. Named by the Ohio State University Geological Expedition, 1969-70, for Donald N. Peterson, party member who collected basalt lavas from the ridge forpetrologic and paleomagnetic studies.[14]

Kenyon Peaks

Main article: Kenyon Peaks

84°33′S 163°36′E / 84.550°S 163.600°E / -84.550; 163.600. A small group of basalt peaks 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) northwest of Storm Peak. Named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for D. Kenyon King, field assistant with the party.[15]

Tempest Peak

Main article: Tempest Peak

84°31′S 164°11′E / 84.517°S 164.183°E / -84.517; 164.183. A sharp ice-covered peak 3,410 metres (11,190 ft) high with a subordinate summit 3,345 nautical miles (6,195 km; 3,849 mi) just southward, standing 3 nautical miles (5.6 km; 3.5 mi) north-northeast of Storm Peak. So named by the NZGSAE (1961-62) because of the stormy conditions experienced in the area. [16]

Elliot Peak

Main article: Elliot Peak

84°31′S 164°04′E / 84.517°S 164.067°E / -84.517; 164.067. The summit peak of a conspicuous northeast trending basalt ridge, rising 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) northwest of Tempest Peak. Named by the Ohio State University party to the Queen Alexandra Range (1966-67) for David H. Elliot, geologist with the party.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Alberts 1995, p. 464.
  2. ^ Buckley Island USGS.
  3. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 463.
  4. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 340.
  5. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 33.
  6. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 679.
  7. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 812.
  8. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 286.
  9. ^ Alberts 1995.
  10. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 74.
  11. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 435.
  12. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 471.
  13. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 716.
  14. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 571.
  15. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 389.
  16. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 737.
  17. ^ Alberts 1995, p. 217.

Sources

  • Alberts, Fred G., ed. (1995), Geographic Names of the Antarctic (PDF) (2 ed.), United States Board on Geographic Names, retrieved 2023-12-03 Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Board on Geographic Names.
  • Buckley Island, USGS: United States Geological Survey, retrieved 2024-03-17
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