Mount Hoffman

Mount Hoffman (81°19′S 85°15′W) is a distinctive rock peak 1.5 nautical miles (3 km) south-southwest of Mount Tidd, in the southern flank of the Pirrit Hills of Antarctica. The peak was positioned by the U.S. Ellsworth–Byrd Traverse Party on December 7, 1958 and was named for Daniel Hoffman, a mechanic with the traverse party.[1]

Not to be confused with Mount Hofmann or Mount Hoffmann.

See also
  • Mountains in Antarctica

References
  1. "Hoffman, Mount". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-06-20.

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