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 | |
| Elevation | 3,275 m (10,745 ft) |
| Coordinates | 86°17′S 147°16′W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1969 |
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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