Temnikow Nunataks

Temnikow Nunataks (70°37′S 64°10′W) is a rather scattered group of low rock outcroppings over an area of about 6 nautical miles (11 km), located at the east margin of Dyer Plateau and 5 nautical miles (9 km) west of Kelley Massif in Palmer land. Mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1974. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Nicolas Temnikow, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) biologist at Palmer Station in 1974.

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