Jackson Peak

Jackson Peak is a peak, 1,255 m, standing 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) south of Sumrall Peak in the Cordiner Peaks, Pensacola Mountains in Antarctica. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1956–66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Allen M. Jackson, aviation electronics technician, Ellsworth Station winter party, 1957.

For the peak in the United States, see Jackson Peak (Fremont County, Wyoming).
Jackson Peak
Jackson Peak
Highest point
Elevation1,255 m (4,117 ft)
Listing
Coordinates82°50′S 53°35′W 
Geography
Location Pensacola Mountains
Parent rangeCordiner Peaks

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Jackson Peak". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 


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