Location Antarctica Population Uninhabited | Archipelago Windmill Islands Island group Windmill Islands | |
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Peterson Island is an Antarctic rocky island, 3.7 kilometres (2 nmi) long, with two inlets indenting the north side, lying immediately west of Browning Peninsula in the south part of the Windmill Islands. It was first mapped from air photos taken by USN Operation Highjump and Operation Windmill in 1947 and 1948. It was named by the US-ACAN for Lt. Mendel L. Peterson, USN, supply officer with Operation Windmill which established astronomical control stations in the area in January 1948.
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Map of Peterson Island, Antarctica
Benlein Point
Benlein Point is the southernmost point of the island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Construction Man Franklin J. Benlein, USN, a member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958.
Mackemer Point
Mackemer Point is the northwesternmost point of Peterson Island. It was named by the US-ACAN for Aerographer's Mate Frederick W. Mackemer, USN, another member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958.
Knowles Passage
Knowles Passage separates Holl Island from Peterson Island. It was named by US-ACAN for Lt. Lloyd C. Knowles, USN, engineer officer of the USS Burton Island, who took part in survey and photographic operations in January 1948.