Drummond Peak

Drummond Peak

Drummond Peak (77°51′S 153°58′W / 77.85°S 153.967°W / -77.85; -153.967) is a low, isolated rock peak 19 nautical miles (35 km) southwest of La Gorce Peak, rising above the ice surface of Edward VII Peninsula. Mapped by United States Geological Survey (USGS) from surveys and U.S. Navy air photos, 1955-59. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant (j.g.) Glen N. Drummond, Jr., U.S. Navy, Assistant Aerologist on the staff, U.S. Naval Support Force, Antarctica, 1959-62.

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