Shapley Ridge (86°18′S 129°10′W) is a prominent ridge overlooking Reedy Glacier; it extends east from Cleveland Mesa and marks the east extremity of the Watson Escarpment. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1960-64. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Alan H. Shapley, Vice-Chairman of the U.S. National Committee for the IGY.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Shapley Ridge" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).
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