Anderson Summit
Anderson Summit is, at 2,810 metres (9,220 ft), the highest peak in the Thiel Mountains of Antarctica in Ellsworth Land, on top of the Ford Massif and directly southeast of Walker Spur. It is snow-covered except for bare rock at the top. The name was proposed by Peter Bermel and Arthur Ford, co-leaders of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Thiel Mountains party, 1960–61. The peak was climbed by Ford in 1961. It was named for Charles A. Anderson, then chief geologist of the USGS.
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| Elevation | 2,810 m (9,220 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 85°3′S 90°53′W |
See also
- Mountains in Antarctica
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document: "Anderson Summit". (content from the Geographic Names Information System)
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