Mount Blackburn (Antarctica)

Mount Blackburn is a massive, flat-topped mountain, 3,275 metres (10,745 ft) high, standing just east of the Scott Glacier where it surmounts the southwest end of California Plateau and the Watson Escarpment, in the Queen Maud Mountains.

Mount Blackburn
Mount Blackburn
Position in Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation3,275 m (10,745 ft)
Coordinates86°17′S 147°16′W
Geography
LocationMarie Byrd Land, Antarctica
Climbing
First ascent1969

It was discovered by and named for Quin A. Blackburn, geologist, leader of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition geological party which sledged the length of Scott Glacier in December 1934.

See also

  • Roaring Ridge - spur 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the mountain.

References

  •  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Blackburn, Mount". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)


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