Mount Getz

Mount Getz

Mount Getz (76°33′S 145°13′W / 76.55°S 145.217°W / -76.55; -145.217) is a mountain (1,120 m) in the south part of the Fosdick Mountains, 5 nautical miles (9 km) east-southeast of Mount Ferranto, in the Ford Ranges of Marie Byrd Land. Mapped by United States Antarctic Service (USAS) (1939–41) led by R. Admiral R.L. Byrd. Named for George F. Getz, Jr., who, like his father, gave financial support toward the exploration efforts of Admiral Byrd.

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