Mount Andreyev

Mount Andreyev is a mountain, 2,320 m, standing close southwest of Mount Dallmann where it forms part of the southwest wall of Brattebotnen Cirque, in the Orvin Mountains, Queen Maud Land. Probably first seen by the German Antarctic Expedition, 1938–39. Mapped from air photos and surveys by Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1956–60; remapped by Soviet Antarctic Expedition, 1960–61, and named after Soviet historical geographer A.I. Andreyev (1887—1959).[2]

Mount Andreyev
Highest point
Elevation2,320 m (7,610 ft) [1]
Coordinates71°46′S 10°13′E 
Geography
LocationOrvin Mountains, Queen Maud Land

References
  1. Mount Andreyev Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica
  2.  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Mount Andreyev". (content from the Geographic Names Information System) 


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