Sumrall Peak

Sumrall Peak is a peak in Antarctica, 1,130 m, standing 1 nautical mile (1.9 km) south of Rosser Ridge in the Cordiner Peaks, Pensacola Mountains. It was mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos from 1956–66. It was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Ens. William H. Sumrall, a U.S. Navy Reserve and an airplane pilot that was part of the Ellsworth Station winter party of 1957.

Sumrall Peak
Sumrall Peak
Highest point
Elevation1,130 m (3,710 ft)
Listing
Coordinates82°48′S 53°33′W 
Geography
Location Pensacola Mountains
Parent rangeCordiner Peaks

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


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