Reference Peak

Reference Peak (67°15′S 50°29′E) is a roughly conical peak, 1,030 m, with a steep face to the west near its crest, lying 3 nautical miles (6 km) south of Amundsen Bay between Mounts Weller and Hollingsworth. Viewed from the north, it presents a sharp peak with smooth, clear-cut sides. It was sighted in October 1956 by an ANARE (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions) party and was so named because the peak was used as a reference point for magnetic observations at Observation Island.

Map of Reference Peak, Antarctica

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Reference Peak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).