Wilkins Nunatak' (75°39′S 139°55′W) is the northeasternmost of three nunataks. It lies 6 nautical miles (11 km) southwest of Ickes Mountains in coastal Marie Byrd Land. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1959-65. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Melvin L. Wilkins, QM3, U.S. Navy, Quartermaster aboard USS Glacier in exploration of this coast, 1961-62.
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