Courtney Peak

Courtney Peak

Courtney Peak is a peak, 1,060 m, in the north part of the Gross Hills, Heritage Range. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1961-66. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for electronics technician Kenneth N. Courtney, U.S. Navy, who through Deep Freeze 1966 contributed to efficient communications during six austral summer seasons.

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

Coordinates: 79°14′S 83°35′W / 79.233°S 83.583°W / -79.233; -83.583